VBPD Investigates Fatal Crash on Salem Road

On September 23, 2023, at 2:13 A.M., officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a rolled over vehicle at the 2000 block of Salem Road.

Upon arrival, the driver of the vehicle, Edward Savitsky (M/53) of Virginia Beach, was pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle veered off the roadway when approaching a curve. It is believed that speeding and wet road conditions were contributors to the crash.

This case is being investigated by the VBPD Traffic Safety Unit and is open and ongoing. If you witnessed the crash or have information about this case, please contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Special Operations Bureau at 757-385-4606 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.