West Virginia

Man Injured in Accident at I-81 near Martinsburg, WV

Published on: February 22, 2024

Date of Accident
February 21, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-81, Martinsburg, WV, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at I-81 near Martinsburg, WV on February 16th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 7 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is said to have struck a sedan under unclear circumstances, the driver of the sedan ejected from the vehicle in the crash. Following the initial collision, reports say the tractor-trailer struck the side of an SUV before overturning. The sedan operator was hospitalized with suspected serious injuries. The condition of the others involved was not shared. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Berkeley County Sheriff's Department
Vehicles Involved
Sedan, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger sedan was struck by a tractor-trailer

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