All,
All three people involved in a head-on crash very early Sunday morning on I-464 (Chesapeake, Virginia) have died, including 2 EMS Members-losing their live in the Line of Duty.
Around 0233 hours emergency services were called to that crash on I-464, which involved two vehicles, including a 2024 Ford Econoline ambulance. The ambulance — owned by Midwest Medical of North Carolina — was traveling south on the highway when it was hit head-on near the Military Highway exit by a 2022 Lexus sedan that was traveling north in the southbound lanes. The crash caused both vehicles to catch fire.
Both the driver and a passenger in the ambulance died after being taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The passenger, who was in the front seat, was identified as Paramedic Stephen Michael Anderson, 53, of Trenton, North Carolina. The driver, EMT Skye A. Oraczewski, 22, of Elizabeth City, died late Sunday night.
The driver of the Lexus, Shakena Shamae Taylor-Pannell, 39, of Virginia Beach, died at the scene. Alcohol and speed were being investigated as contributing factors in the crash.
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Our condolences to all those affected. Rest In Peace.
Take care. Be careful. Pass it on.
BillyG
The Secret List 9/23/2025-0800 Hours
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