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VSP: One dead after crash on I-81 in Washington County, Virginia

By Emily Hibbitts,

18 days ago

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — One person is dead and another was seriously injured after a crash on Interstate 81 in Washington County, Virginia Wednesday evening.

According to Virginia State Police (VSP), a 2006 Pontiac Minivan was driving northbound on I-81 and hit the rear of a 2020 Kia Forte, which was stopped due to traffic from a previous crash.

The Kia was then pushed into a 2018 Toyota Camry, resulting in the Camry being pushed into a 2015 Buick Encore.

The driver of the Pontiac, identified by police as Robert W. Nipper, 51, of Saltville, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt, VSP reported.

The driver of the Kia suffered serious injuries. VSP stated the driver was wearing a seatbelt.

The drivers of the Camry and Buick were uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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