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Shenandoah County | Alabama man dead after tractor-trailer overturns on I-81

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An Alabama man is dead after his tractor-trailer overturned on an exit ramp on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County on Friday.

David C. Wright, 66, of Crossville, Ala., died at the scene.

The fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at 2 p.m. on I-81 at exit 291.

The tractor-trailer was travelling northbound and taking the exit ramp when it went off the left side of the ramp, overturned and struck a guard rail.

Virginia State Police is investigating the crash.

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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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