Newport, VA : One man killed in fiery crash on James River Bridge on Wednesday August 31, 2016

One person died in a fiery crash on the James River Bridge Wednesday, Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya said.

Shortly after 4 p.m., Charles Mitchell Jr., of Smithfield, was driving a 2015 Ford pick-up truck south over the bridge when he collided with a 1996 Ford four-door sedan, Anaya said. The sedan caught on fire because of the crash and ran into the car in front of it, a 2002 Pontiac.

Portsmouth resident Troy Mead Massey, 59, was driving the Ford sedan. He died upon impact, Anaya said.

The crash occurred about three miles south of River Road, near the start of the bridge, Anaya said.Anaya said that alcohol was not involved in the crash, but Mitchell was charged with reckless driving. Anaya said no other charges will be placed against Mitchell at this time.

Emergency crews from Newport News Fire and Rescue as well as other squads were on the scene.

All southbound travel lanes were blocked on James River Bridge due to the wreck for more than four hours. One northbound lane was also blocked for much of that time.

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