Carlos Byrd, an 18-year-old from Newport News, Virginia, is being remembered following a deadly early-morning crash in Suffolk on Friday, September 25, 2026.
The collision happened shortly before 3 a.m. in the 3200 block of Whaleyville Boulevard, where Suffolk Police responded to a reported fatal two-vehicle accident.
According to the information available from the incident, Byrd was reportedly killed in the crash. Police confirmed that a fatal collision occurred at the location while investigators worked to determine the circumstances.
Crash on Whaleyville Boulevard
The crash brought an emergency response to the area, and Whaleyville Boulevard was closed as officers investigated the scene.
Detours were reportedly put in place near Copeland and North Liberty Springs Road while the investigation and roadway response continued.
Three other people were also reported to have suffered serious injuries and were taken to a local hospital. Further details about those injured were not immediately available.
Carlos Byrd Remembered
News of the reported death of an 18-year-old has left those who knew Carlos facing a painful loss.
Friends, relatives and others close to him are expected to hold onto memories of his life as they mourn a young person whose life was cut short.
The investigation into the collision remains ongoing, and authorities have not released a detailed account of what caused the crash.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Carlos Byrd have
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