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Hillsville man dies in I-81 crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday (July 14, 2024) at 3:52 p.m. on Interstate 81 southbound at the 48-mile marker in Smyth County. A 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide was heading southbound on Interstate 81 when the motorcycle went off the left side of...
VSP: Motorcyclist dead after I-81 crash in Smyth County
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on Interstate 81 in Smyth County on Sunday, police report. Virginia State Police (VSP) reports a 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide was traveling southbound near mile marker 48 at 3:52 p.m. when it went off the left side of the road, hitting a […]
Hillsville man dead after motorcycle crash in Smyth County
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Hillsville man is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-81 in Smyth County, according to Virginia State Police. On Sunday, July 14 at 3:52 p.m., the driver of a 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide was heading southbound on I-81 when the motorcycle went off the left side of the interstate and struck a guardrail, according to police.
Man killed in Smyth County motorcycle crash
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A man was killed in a motorcycle crash that happened on Sunday afternoon in Smyth County, according to Virginia State Police. Police said the crash happened on Interstate 81 southbound at mile marker 48. Authorities said the driver, 36-year-old Carl Coe, of Hillsville, Virginia, went off the left side of the interstate. The motorcycle then struck a guardrail.
Man arrested after pursuit in Wythe/Smyth counties
Smyth County deputies arrested Wesley Adam Keesee of Shenandoah, Va., was arrested and transported to the Abingdon Regional Jail following a pursuit on a stolen sport bike. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office initiated the pursuit and then Smyth County units and Virginia State Police (VSP) became involved when the pursuit made its way to Interstate 81. The pursuit continued to Duncan Road in Smyth County, where Keesee became cornered at the end of a driveway and was arrested. Keesee was wanted in Page County, Va., with felony drug-related warrants. Multiple new charges have been added to Keesee’s rap sheet including trespassing, felony evading, and other related charges.
Man arrested following motorcycle pursuit through Smyth, Wythe counties
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office assisted in apprehending a man who allegedly led several agencies on a pursuit on a stolen motorcycle Tuesday evening. Smyth County Sheriff’s Office’s Sgt. Jackson told News Channel 11 that Wesley Adam Keesee, Shenandoah, Va., was arrested and transported to the Abingdon Regional Jail following […]
Motorcycle crash on I-81 in Smyth County claims life of Hillsville man
A Hillsville man was killed in a Smyth County motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon. According to the Virginia State Police, the crash occurred at 3:52 p.m. on Interstate 81 southbound at the 48-mile marker. A 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide was heading southbound on I-81 when the motorcycle went off the...
Fire damages Marion bank
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — A fire at a bank in Marion left the building damaged by smoke and water. According to Town of Marion spokesperson Ken Heath, crews with Marion Fire/EMS and Smyth County Public Safety were called to a possible structure fire shortly before noon on Tuesday. Firefighters responded to the main office of […]
Marion, Smyth County talk about 2025 fireworks; 2024 celebrations abound
While fireworks aren’t part of Marion’s plans this week, the possibility exists for 2025. Last month, Ken Heath, Marion’s director of community and economic development, told the Marion Town Council that he’s in talks with County Administrator Shawn Utt about the possibility of using the open area created by the demolition of Marion Intermediate School as a launching zone.
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