A Perdue Farms tractor-trailer plunged off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on Thursday, killing the driver in a tragic accident. The poultry giant confirmed the incident occurred during routine transport operations across the 17.6-mile bridge-tunnel connecting Virginia's Eastern Shore to Virginia Beach.

Authorities are investigating how the truck veered off the bridge, though weather conditions were reportedly clear at the time. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which opened in 1964, has seen several vehicle accidents over the decades, though fatal incidents remain relatively rare given the millions of vehicles that cross annually.

Perdue Farms, one of America's largest poultry producers, operates extensive distribution networks across the Mid-Atlantic region. The company has not yet disclosed whether the accident will impact its supply chain operations or delivery schedules. Local emergency responders recovered the vehicle from the water, and the driver's identity has not been released pending family notification.