1 killed in I-81 tractor-trailer crash
Summary
Semi Truck Crash Maryland Today in Maryland: A southbound tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 crossed over the median near mile marker 309.7 just north of Stephens City in Frederick County, Virginia, at 9:49 a.m. Tuesday and struck a northbound tractor-trailer head-on, causing a fire. The collision forced both vehicles into a third northbound tractor-trailer, and a northbound sedan swerved to avoid the crash and struck a guardrail. The driver of the first tractor-trailer died at the scene, and the driver of the second tractor-trailer was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the third tractor-trailer was not injured, and northbound I-81 lanes were closed for more than five hours.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver of the southbound tractor-trailer that crossed the median | At-fault party |
Original reporting
1 killed in I-81 tractor-trailer crash | Nvdaily | nvdaily.com