Taeisha Wilson, 24, dies in motorcycle crash with hit and run driver on June 8 on the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:35am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Driver, husband charged in deadly hit-and-run

Sgt. Michelle Anaya said Jennifer Walker, 33, of Hampton was arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run while her husband, Perino Walker of Hampton was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice.

Motorcyclist killed in hit and run accident on Monitor Merrimac

Troopers say the Tahoe left the scene after the accident, but they were able to determine the identity of the driver as Jennifer Walker of Hampton. She was later found and brought back to the scene.

A woman driving a motorcycle was killed in a hit and run crash early Sunday morning.

Virginia State Police say the accident happened on I-664 at the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel, just south of Terminal Blvd.

A 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe was driving north on the interstate and swerved into the right lane to avoid slowing traffic. When the driver swerved the SUV hit the 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 24-year-old Newport News woman has been identified as Taeisha Wilson. She was ejected off the bike and killed.

Troopers say the Tahoe left the scene after the accident, but they were able to determine the identity of the driver as Jennifer Walker of Hampton. She was later found and brought back to the scene.

We’re told by the VSP that the motorcyclist was wearing an approved helmet and alcohol was not a factor for either person involved.

The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case and charges are forthcoming.

People Involved: 
Taeisha Wilson
Jennifer Walker
Perino Walker

Comments

Heartbreaking....Taeisha was such a sweet young woman. I am at a loss for words.

What a wonderful young lady . She will be sadly missed and happily remembered. Love and prayers to her family.

I am missing my daughter Taeisha everyday.... i awake wishing to find it's just a bad dream.... truth is.. i will never get over her loss though i've forgiven Mrs. Walker... i find it hard accept the loss of my daughter. wishing i knew the doctor that tried to save her. i would like to meet him / her.

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