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Staunton woman dead after SUV became wedged under tractor trailer on I-81 off ramp

Crystal Graham
ACSO Augusta County sheriff
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A Staunton woman is dead after an accident at the intersection of the off ramp of Interstate 81 northbound and Route 262 in Augusta County.

Cynthia Dean, 57, died at the scene.

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon.

According to police, Dean’s 2020 Hyundai SUV was travelling southbound on Route 262 when it was unable to avoid a tractor trailer that had exited Interstate 81 northbound and was attempting to turn onto Route 262 northbound.

The SUV became wedged underneath the tractor trailer.

The driver of the tractor trailer, Sayed Hamidullah, of Omaha, Neb., was not injured.  Hamidullah has been charged with reckless driving.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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