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Man charged with DUI after Norfolk crash sends 5 people to hospital

A driver crossed a grassy median off Interstate 64 into the path of a truck and car. Five people were taken to the hospital.

NORFOLK, Va. — A driver has been charged with driving under the influence after he drove into the path of two vehicles, causing a crash in Norfolk Friday.

Around 10:34 p.m., the driver of a 2012 Hyundai Veloster was traveling on Interstate 64 west before 4th View Street, Virginia State Police PIO Sgt. Michelle Anaya said.

The driver crossed a grassy median into the path of a 2016 Ford-F150 and a 2006 Honda Civic that were traveling on I-64 east.

The crash sent five people to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Two people had serious injuries.

Eastbound and westbound lanes were shut down for a few hours due to the crash.

The Veloster's driver, Casey Harrison Billeter, 29, was charged with driving under the influence. 

The crash remains under investigation.

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