Hunter and Davis Hunter Davis, an employee of J. R. Tucker High School, was engaged in a fiery I-295 crash in Hanover, Virginia, which occurred in Richmond, Virginia. At 27

 Henrico resident Hunter Davis, 27, lost his life in a deadly collision on Interstate 295 in Hanover, Virginia, on Tuesday evening.

The Virginia State Police (VSP) reported that troopers were summoned to a single-vehicle incident in the southbound lanes at Exit 38 at Pole Green Road at 6:30 p.m. According to authorities, Davis was driving a 2011 white Ford F-250 when it ran off the road, collided with another car, and caught fire. Authorities confirmed that the vehicle had been fired upon by an unnamed assailant prior to the collision.

Emergency workers at the site pronounced Davis dead. Traffic was diverted to Route 301 via Exit 41 while detectives searched the area. After being closed for many hours, the route reopened on Wednesday around 4:30 a.m.

Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting and subsequent crash. If you know anything about the event, call (804) 750-8758 to reach the VSP Richmond Division.

In addition to highlighting the dangers of road violence, Hunter Davis's sudden death has left friends, family, and the community in mourning.