HAMPTON, Va. — Family and friends are mourning Marissa Marie Gonzalez, 21, of Hampton, who died following a devastating head-on collision on U.S. Route 460 in Southampton County, Virginia.
According to her obituary, Marissa died on February 20, 2026. Memorial information said she was approximately five months pregnant at the time and was looking forward to welcoming a baby boy.
What Happened to Marissa Marie Gonzalez?
Local reporting said the collision happened on US-460 near Drews Avenue, close to the Sussex County line, when two sedans were involved in a head-on crash.
The Southampton County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police responded at approximately 4:40 p.m.
Three people were involved in the collision. Two were reportedly airlifted to a hospital, while another person was taken by ambulance for medical treatment.
Marissa was a passenger in one of the vehicles and later died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the information provided.
A Young Mother-to-Be Remembered
Marissa was just 21 and was preparing to welcome her first child when her life was cut short.
According to the memorial information, she was approximately five months pregnant and was expecting a baby boy. Her family and friends are now left to remember her while also mourning the future she had been preparing for.
Marissa’s Love of the Beach and Animals
Away from the circumstances of the crash, Marissa was remembered for the things she loved in everyday life.
Her obituary noted her love of the beach and animals, as well as the special place her pet Luna held in her life.
Those personal memories offer a glimpse of Marissa beyond the tragedy that claimed her life.
Family and Friends Mourn Marissa
Marissa’s death has left her family and friends grieving a young woman whose life was still unfolding.
At 21, she was looking forward to becoming a mother and building a future with her loved ones. Her memory will remain connected to the people and animals she cared about and the experiences she shared with those closest to her.
Funeral and Memorial Information
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Marissa Marie Gonzalez were not included in the sources provided.
Any information about services should be confirmed through her family or an official funeral-home announcement.
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