Virginia

Woman Killed in Accident at I-81 in Smyth County, VA

Published on: November 30, 2023

Date of Accident
November 21, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Nichole J Smith
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that killed a woman at I-81 in Smyth County, VA on November 21st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6 p.m. Investigators believe a tractor-trailer were headed southbound on I-81 before leaving the roadway for unclear reasons. Officials say the vehicle ended into a median before striking a guardrail and overturned. The impact is said to have caused the driver, 42-year-old Nichole J. Smith, to be ejected from the vehicle. A second approaching truck struck the first truck before veering from the road into a median. There, police say the second truck struck Smith, who suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two Tractor-trailers were involved in a collision

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