A deadly tractor‑trailer crash on Interstate 295 in Henrico County early on Sunday, April 5, 2026, resulted in the death of Farmville resident Johnny Reamer. According to Virginia State Police, the northbound tractor‑trailer left the roadway near mile marker 26.1, initiating a sequence of collisions that proved fatal.
State Police reported receiving the emergency call at 4:49 a.m., prompting Henrico Fire and Rescue to respond to the scene near the Pocahontas Parkway exit. When crews arrived, they found the tractor‑trailer down an embankment in a wooded area, heavily damaged from multiple impacts.
Investigators determined that the truck, which was transporting milk, first struck a disabled and unoccupied vehicle parked on the shoulder. The force of the collision pushed the tractor‑trailer through a guardrail before it continued forward and hit several trees as it descended into the wooded terrain.
Henrico Fire and Rescue confirmed that Reamer was found trapped inside the cab of the vehicle. Despite immediate efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. Authorities noted that no one else was inside the truck and that the disabled vehicle’s occupants were not present at the time.
The crash caused significant traffic disruption, with the two right northbound lanes of I‑295 remaining closed for an extended period while crews worked to recover the vehicle and clear debris. State Police stated that the cause of the tractor‑trailer’s departure from the roadway remains under active investigation.
News of Reamer’s death has deeply affected those in Farmville, where community members have expressed shock and sadness over the sudden loss. Authorities have withheld additional personal details pending full notification of next of kin, but the impact of the tragedy is already being felt throughout the area.