25-year-old dies in Chincoteague Causeway crash with plunge into marsh

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
New Church, Virginia
Route 175 Chincoteague Causeway
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash New Church Virginia in New Church, Virginia: A 25‐year‐old Ford Explorer traveling in the wrong lane struck a Toyota Camry on the Chincoteague Causeway. The impact sent the Explorer over the jersey wall and into the marsh, killing its driver, Tyler W. Crockett. The Camry’s driver suffered minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Tyler W. Crockett Driver Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

25-year-old dies in Chincoteague Causeway crash with plunge into marsh

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