Florida man arrested after deadly shooting, tractor-trailer crash on I-295 in Henrico County

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting that caused a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 295 in late January 2025.

Around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, it was reported that there was a deadly crash involving two tractor-trailers after one of the drivers was found dead with a gunshot wound on I-295 South near Pocahontas Parkway.

An investigation conducted by Virginia State Police revealed that 58-year-old Silvio Sobrinho was driving a tractor-trailer in the left lane when he was hit by a second tractor-trailer that had been driving in the center lane.

The impact, according to police, forced Sobrinho's tractor-trailer off the road, hitting a metal guardrail. The second truck that was involved was described as a white tractor-trailer.

As part of the Virginia State Police investigation, 55-year-old Tony Ray Williams, of Fort Pierce Florida was arrested by the Fort Pierce Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 13. He was charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the fatal crash on I-295.

He is currently being held in law enforcement custody as the investigation continues into what led up to the shooting, as Williams will be extradited to Henrico County.

"The Virginia State Police is committed to ensuring the safety of the public across the Commonwealth, investigating major incidents, and seeking justice for those affected by tragic events," said Capt. Brien Frey with Virginia State Police. "Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Richmond Field Office would like to thank the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Fort Pierce Police in Department in Florida for their assistance with this investigation."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 804-750-8758.