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Developing: Pedestrian struck on northbound Interstate 81 in Frederick County

Chris Graham
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A pedestrian was struck on Interstate 81 northbound at the 311 mile marker in Frederick County Monday night, according to Virginia State Police.

The 8:14 p.m. incident led to the temporary closure of the northbound lanes of I-81 in the area.

VDOT is on the scene assisting with the roadway closure and a detour.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].