Overview
A Chesapeake, Virginia driver reported a near‑miss with an unidentified flying object while traveling eastbound on Interstate 64 on the evening of April 22. The witness described the craft as hovering above the roadway before moving erratically and narrowly avoiding a collision with the vehicle. Local law‑enforcement agencies have not confirmed the sighting, but the incident adds to a growing series of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) reports along the East Coast in recent months.
Incident Details
According to the driver, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, the event occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. near the exit for U.S. Route 13. “I was cruising at about 55 mph when I saw a bright, disc‑shaped object just a few feet above the highway,” the driver recounted to WAVY. “It hovered for a few seconds, then started darting side‑to‑side, almost as if it were trying to avoid my car. I swerved instinctively, and the object vanished as quickly as it had appeared.” The driver reported that the vehicle’s dashboard lights flickered briefly during the encounter, though no mechanical damage was noted.
The sighting was reported to the Chesapeake Police Department’s non‑emergency line within an hour of the incident. The driver supplied a description of the object’s size—approximately the length of a compact car—and its coloration, noting a “pulsating silver glow” that intensified when the craft changed direction. No photographs or video footage were captured, as the driver’s dashcam was not activated at the time.
Official Response
Chesapeake Police spokesperson Sergeant Lena Martinez confirmed that the department received the report but has not yet verified the presence of any aerial object in the area. “We have opened a standard incident log and are reviewing traffic camera footage from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for any anomalies,” Martinez said. “At this stage, we cannot confirm the existence of a physical object, but we are treating the report seriously and will coordinate with state aviation authorities if needed.”
The VDOT representative, Mark Henderson, added that preliminary checks of the highway’s surveillance system showed no unusual activity at the reported time, though a comprehensive review is ongoing. “Our cameras capture a wide field of view, but certain angles can be obstructed by weather or lighting conditions,” Henderson noted. “We will continue to analyze the footage and share any findings with the police.”
Broader Context
The Chesapeake incident arrives amid a noticeable uptick in UAP sightings reported along the Atlantic seaboard. In the past three months, multiple pilots, mariners, and civilian observers have filed similar accounts of hovering or rapidly maneuvering objects that defy conventional aircraft capabilities. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, rebranded as the All‑Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (ADARO) earlier this year, has publicly acknowledged a rise in credible reports from both military and civilian sources.
Experts caution against jumping to conclusions. Dr. Sara Klein, a senior researcher at the National UFO Reporting Center, emphasized that “most UAP reports ultimately receive conventional explanations—weather balloons, drones, or atmospheric optics—but a small percentage remain unexplained after rigorous analysis.” She added that the lack of corroborating sensor data in this case makes it difficult to assess the phenomenon scientifically.
Next Steps
Authorities plan to complete a thorough review of all available video and radar data within the next two weeks. If any anomalous signatures are identified, the case could be forwarded to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and ADARO for further investigation. Meanwhile, the driver has been advised to monitor any vehicle diagnostics for irregularities and to report any subsequent sightings.
As the investigation proceeds, the Chesapeake community remains intrigued yet cautious. “It’s unsettling to think something could be that close to a busy highway without anyone knowing,” the driver said. “I just hope we get some answers, for the sake of safety and curiosity alike.”
WAVY continues to follow this developing story and will update readers as new information becomes available.
