Henrico, Virginia (September 4, 2025) — A 37-year-old man identified as Phillip Andrew McBride was killed Thursday in a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer in Henrico, according to police.
Incident Details: The Henrico Police Department reported that the crash occurred when a tractor-trailer hauling a concrete slab ran a red light while traveling east on Williamsburg Road. A small straight-truck hauling propane entered the intersection at South Laburnum Avenue with a green light and struck the tractor-trailer. The impact caused the tractor-trailer to jackknife and overturn, striking McBride, who was working nearby spinning a sign for a Little Caesars restaurant. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two secondary crashes followed, damaging additional vehicles and an unattended motorcycle. The tractor-trailer driver was hospitalized with serious injuries but has since been released.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Investigators are reviewing the actions of the tractor-trailer driver and considering what charges may apply. Crashes involving commercial vehicles that run red lights often result in criminal liability as well as civil claims. McBride’s family may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver and the trucking company for funeral expenses, lost support, and emotional suffering. Because McBride was a pedestrian uninvolved in the traffic flow, liability in this case may be especially clear.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community mourning Phillip Andrew McBride.
Source: WWBT