1 killed in I-81 tractor-trailer crash

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Maryland
Interstate 81 near mile marker 309.7 just north of Stephens City, across from Frederick Water on Tasker Road
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck, Fire

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

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