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One dead after driver loses control of van on Granby Street

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NORFOLK, Va. - One person was killed in a crash that happened at the intersection of Granby Street and 9th Street around 5:30 a.m. Thursday.

Police say four parked vehicles were hit by a white van that was traveling down Granby Street. They say the driver lost control of the van.

One of the two people in the van was killed while the other person was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police later identified the victim as 25-year-old Dequan Leary of Virginia Beach.

They are also asking for the public's help in locating Antashia Jones, who may have also been hurt in the crash.

No pedestrians were hurt in the crash.

Investigators are still working to find out how Leary lost control.

This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

Any information may be directed to the Norfolk Police Auto Squad at (757) 664-7036 or the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).

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