Driver dies following 5-car crash in Newport News

A driver has died at a hospital following a five-car crash early Sunday morning in Newport News, police said.

Police responded to the crash about 12:10 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue in the area of Habersham Drive, which is near the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

An unidentified driver was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries along with a child, whose injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Police are still investigating the crash and did not identify the person who died..

Everett Eaton, 262-902-7896, everett.eaton@virginiamedia.com