Motorcycle driver killed in wreck that closed I-85 north in Petersburg

PETERSBURG, Va. -- The driver of a motorcycle was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that closed Interstate 85 north in Petersburg Sunday afternoon.

Troopers were called to the fatal crash involving a motorcycle around 1:40 p.m. on I-85 south near the exit for Squirrel Level Road, officials with Virginia State Police said.

This crash closed all of the interstate's northbound lanes as well as the southbound left travel lane and left and right shoulders near Squirrel Level Road.

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Drivers on I-85 north were being diverted off the interstate at Exit 63-B for Route 1.

Traffic was backed up 1.5 miles as of 3:30 p.m.

"Troopers are currently working on identity the deceased and notifying next of kin," officials said.

Troopers said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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