Home State Police: Woman on Virginia interstate injured after gunfire strikes her vehicle
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State Police: Woman on Virginia interstate injured after gunfire strikes her vehicle

Crystal Graham
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A woman driver on Interstate 85 this afternoon in Dinwiddie County was travelling northbound when a truck passed her, and she came under gunfire.

The victim, a 45-year-old female from Cheverly, Md., was not hit but received superficial cuts from the broken glass. She was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

According to Virginia State Police, the shooting occurred around 1 p.m. at the 51-mile marker on the interstate.

Her 2009 Kia Rondo was traveling north when it was struck by suspected gunfire of someone in an older model brown pickup truck.

The victim’s name was not released.

This incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with possible information is encouraged to contact investigating troopers at (804) 750-8758  or by email at [email protected]






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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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