Sedan rear-ends tow truck, injuring driver and child
TL;DR: A sedan rear-ended a tow truck at Gateway Centre Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike on Tuesday afternoon, injuring the sedan's driver and a child.
Quick facts
- Who: Driver of sedan and a child
- What: Sedan rear-ended a tow truck
- When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, around 2:22 p.m.
- Where: Gateway Centre Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike, Chesterfield County
The story
A sedan rear-ended a tow truck in Chesterfield on Tuesday afternoon, leaving two people injured. The collision occurred at Gateway Centre Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike at approximately 2:22 p.m. on November 10, 2026.
A grey Toyota Camry struck the tow truck, and the impact was severe enough that authorities required two additional tow vehicles to separate the vehicles. The driver of the sedan and a child were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The tow truck driver was not injured in the collision.
Why it matters: Traffic collisions on Chesterfield's main corridors can cause significant disruptions and injuries, highlighting the importance of defensive driving and safe following distances on busy county roads.
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- 2026-11-10Sedan rear-ends tow truck at Gateway Centre Parkway: A grey Toyota Camry struck a tow truck at Gateway Centre Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike at approximately 2:22 p.m., injuring the sedan's driver and a child. Two additional tow vehicles were required to separate the vehicles. [source]