Virginia

Jeffie Barbee Killed in Accident at I-81 in Washington County, VA

Published on: October 27, 2021

Date of Accident
October 21, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jeffie Barbee
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-81, Bristol, Washington County, VA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a woman at I-81 in Washington County, VA in October 21st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:24 a.m. A tractor-trailer operated by 64-year-old Dale Allen began to roll back into northbound lanes shortly after parking in a shoulder. Police say that Allen had allegedly just gone to sleep after parking the vehicle, however once it moved into the northbound lanes, it veered into a guardrail. A Mini Cooper operated by 76-year-old Jeffie Barbee collided with the truck. She was taken to an area hospital and died from her injuries on October 22nd. Allen, who was not injured, was charged with Reckless Driving.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Mini Cooper
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road into a guardrail and was struck by a Mini Cooper

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