Justin Michael Johnson Obituary: 37-Year-Old Chesterfield Man Dies in Fatal I-95 Crash

Justin Michael Johnson, 37, of Chesterfield County, Virginia, died after his GMC Sierra struck a stopped truck on southbound I-95 near Route 288. Police are investigating.

Justin Michael Johnson Killed in Chesterfield County, Virginia, Crash

The Chesterfield County, Virginia, community is mourning the reported loss of 37-year-old Justin Michael Johnson, who died following a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 95 on Tuesday night, November 3, 2026.

According to a report by 12 On Your Side citing Virginia State Police, the crash happened at approximately 10:15 p.m. on southbound I-95, just south of the Route 288 interchange. Johnson, a Chesterfield County resident, was driving a 2015 GMC Sierra when it struck the rear of a stationary truck in the right lane.

How the Fatal I-95 Collision Happened

Police said the truck Johnson struck was a 2012 International 4400. Its driver, identified as 36-year-old Daniel Steven Mobley of Hopewell, had stopped behind a disabled 2015 Chrysler 200.

Mobley had reportedly pulled over to check on the stranded motorist and notify authorities about the traffic hazard. The International truck’s emergency warning lights were activated when the GMC Sierra approached and collided with its rear.

Johnson died at the scene. Mobley and the Chrysler’s driver, identified as 69-year-old Theresa Mae Steed of South Chesterfield, were not injured.

Police Investigation Underway

A Virginia State Police trooper had been dispatched after a report of a disabled vehicle creating a traffic hazard. However, the collision occurred before the trooper reached the scene, according to the account supplied in the initial report.

Authorities have not announced whether speed, impairment or another factor contributed to the crash. No charges or other enforcement action have been reported in the coverage reviewed.

The investigation remains ongoing as police work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

Remembering Justin Michael Johnson

Johnson was 37 and lived in Chesterfield County. His death in the I-95 collision represents a sudden loss, while the other two drivers involved reportedly escaped without physical injuries.

Further personal details, including information about Johnson’s family, career and funeral arrangements, have not been established in the available reporting. These details should not be assumed without confirmation from relatives or an official obituary.

Key Details of the I-95 Crash

Disclaimer

The crash details, identities and ages of those involved were reported by 12 On Your Side, citing Virginia State Police. The investigation is ongoing, and the precise factors that led to the collision have not been established in the reporting reviewed. No conclusion about speeding, impairment or fault should be drawn before investigators release their findings.