Virginia State Police investigating fiery tractor-trailer crash on I81

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Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Shenandoah County.
Published: Apr. 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM EDT
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SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Shenandoah County.

The crash occurred on Saturday, April 19, at 3:49 p.m. on Interstate 81 at the 272-mile marker.

VSP Investigating Tractor-Trailer Crash on I81 in Shenandoah
VSP Investigating Tractor-Trailer Crash on I81 in Shenandoah(VSP)

A 2025 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was traveling north on I-81 when a tire blew out, causing it to collide with the guardrail, jackknife, and catch fire.

(Virginia State Police)
(Virginia State Police)(VSP)

The driver of the tractor-trailer, Giorgi Khutsishvili, 42, of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The northbound lanes of I-81 were shut down for approximately 2 hours.

VDOT assisted with the roadway closure and detour.

The crash remains under investigation.

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