HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in the southbound lane near Exit 38 at Pole Green Road.

Officials said a 2011 white Ford F-250 truck ran off the road, crashed, and caught on fire on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Before the truck crashed on the side of the road, officials said it had been fired upon by an unknown vehicle.

VSP said the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. VSP is still in the process of identifying the body and notifying the next of kin.

Officials ask that if you have any information, call the Virginia State Police Richmond Division at (804) 750-8758.

Officials are also asking drivers to find alternative routes on I-295 after a fatal crash.

All southbound lanes are closed near Route 301 at mile marker 39.

Traffic is being dive

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