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Portsmouth Today
By the People, for the People
Fatal Vehicle Crash Closes Elm Avenue and High Street Intersection
Police investigating cause of deadly incident in Portsmouth
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A fatal vehicle crash has closed the intersection of Elm Avenue and High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia. Police have not yet released details on what led to the crash, but have confirmed it was a fatal incident. The intersection remains shut down as the investigation continues.
Why it matters
Intersection closures due to serious accidents can significantly disrupt traffic flow and access in the surrounding area, impacting residents, businesses, and emergency services. Understanding the cause of this fatal crash is important for improving road safety in the community.
The details
According to police, the intersection of Elm Avenue and High Street in Portsmouth was shut down following a fatal vehicle crash on Thursday night. The scale of the crash and the number of vehicles involved has not been disclosed. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly incident.
- The crash occurred on Thursday night.
The players
Portsmouth Police
The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal vehicle crash.
What’s next
Police have not provided a timeline for when the intersection will reopen as their investigation into the crash continues.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for thorough investigations to determine the causes of fatal vehicle crashes in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
