A red Nissan Kicks SUV, without license plates, was successfully recovered from the water off the 14th Street Fishing Pier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront almost a week after it drove off the edge. One body was found in the vehicle, and the medical examiner will confirm the person’s identity. The recovery operation involved heavy equipment, divers, and a remotely-operated vehicle due to low visibility. The shoreline and pier surrounding the crime scene are closed, and updates on the recovery can be found on WAVY.com.
A car that went off the end of the 14th Street Fishing Pier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront remains underwater, and Virginia Beach Police are unable to retrieve it due to dangerous conditions. The submerged vehicle was located using sonar, but strong ocean currents and violent waves have hindered recovery efforts. The police are working with a diving corporation to safely retrieve the vehicle and investigate the incident, with the goal of reuniting any occupants with their loved ones and maintaining the integrity of all evidence.
A car crashed through the end of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier and plunged into the water, prompting recovery efforts by Virginia Beach Police. The vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants, is presumed to be at the bottom of the ocean, and authorities are working to confirm if there are any deceased individuals inside. Divers have not been sent to look inside the car, and recovery efforts may rely on private companies due to weather patterns and available assets. The incident has led to the closure of the pier and restaurant, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Virginia Beach City Council has passed an ordinance to create a sponsorship agreement with Audacy Virginia, a well-known entertainment company, to bring a two-day music festival called the "VAgabond Beach Festival" to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on October 20 and 21. The festival aims to attract 10,000-12,000 people per night and will feature rock/pop genre artists. Audacy Virginia will provide a $1.5 million marketing and promotional campaign to support the festival. Some residents are excited about the festival, while others have concerns about potential conflicts with other events. The lineup for the festival is yet to be announced.
Over 75 firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at "The T-Shirt Factory" in Virginia Beach, which quickly spread to two adjacent businesses. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor burn injuries, while another was being evaluated at the scene. The store is expected to be a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown, and Pacific and Atlantic avenues are closed between 25th and 28th streets.
Actor Donald Sutherland's former oceanfront Santa Monica home, where he lived for 36 years, is up for rent for $12,000 per month. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome was designed by Sutherland and features a glass deck overlooking the ocean, a spa-like dual shower and steam room in the master bedroom, and a nautical theme throughout. Sutherland now lives in a two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom ocean-view condo in Miami Beach with his wife.
