NORFOLK, Va – Two boys, 9 and 7, seriously injured in a car crash Monday Evening in Norfolk.
Shortly after 5 pm, police responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of West 27th Street and Llewellyn Avenue.
Preliminary investigation reveals that a pick-up truck was traveling southbound on Llewellyn Avenue and collided with a minivan that was traveling westbound on West 27th Street.
After the truck collided with the minivan, the van continued through the intersection and struck a utility pole.
Two children, ages 9 and 7, passengers inside the minivan, were transported to Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters with serious injuries. The woman driving the van was also taken to the hospital for treatment. She is expected to recover.
The man driving the truck, and his single passenger, were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Norfolk Police Traffic Fatality Team is currently on scene, speaking to witnesses, and investigating to determine what caused the accident.
There were no other vehicles involved or injuries reported.
No further information is available for release at this time.