Virginia

One Person Killed in Accident at I-81 in Martinsburg, VA

Published on: January 14, 2022

Date of Accident
January 13, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-81, Martinsburg, VA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-81 in Martinsburg, VA on January 13th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 12:40 a.m. Investigators believe a Kia sedan headed northbound on the interstate collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer parked on the shoulder. A fire started as a result of the collision and one person involved suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Kia Sedan, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia sedan collided with the rear of a semi-truck

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