Virginia

William M Peters Jr Killed in Accident at I-81 in Wythe County, VA

Date of Accident
July 31, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
William M Peters Jr
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Area authorities have confirmed the identity of the person killed in a crash on I-81 in Wythe County, VA on July 31st, 2021. They say it involved a tractor-trailer operated by 43-year-old William M Peters Jr. The truck attempted to move from a center lane into a left lane of northbound travel, colliding with a Chevrolet Tahoe in the process. This caused the truck to go through the median into a guardrail where it then overturned. Peters suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The Tahoe driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Chevrolet Tahoe
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer made a lane change and struck a Chevrolet Tahoe before veering through a median into a guardrail and overturning

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