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Rockingham County: State trooper, K-9 dog injured on Interstate 81

Crystal Graham
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A Virginia State Police trooper and a K-9 dog received injuries this morning in a crash on Interstate 81 northbound in Rockingham County.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:47 a.m. at the 250 mile marker.

The trooper was checking on two tractor trailers on the right shoulder of I- 81 when her vehicle was struck by a third tractor trailer that was travelling northbound.

The trooper was transported an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.  The trooper’s K-9 dog was also taken to an area veterinarian for examination.

The driver of the tractor trailer, Nakia J. Bedward, 51, of Charlotte, N.C., was 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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