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Three-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 results in death of Christiansburg man

Crystal Graham
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A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 last night resulted in the death of a Christiansburg man.

Brandon Lee Williston, 30, died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred at 10:25 p.m. on the northbound side of Interstate 81, one tenth of a mile south of Route 177 in Montgomery County.

A 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on I-81 and struck a 2021 Kenworth tractor trailer in the rear.

The Chevrolet came to rest against the guardrail on the left side of the roadway.

The driver of the Chevrolet, Williston, exited the vehicle and was struck by a 2012 Mercedes Benz which was also traveling north.

The Virginia State Police crash reconstruction team assisted with the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 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. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.