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Washington County: One woman dead in Interstate 81 reckless driving crash

Crystal Graham
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A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Washington County on Monday claimed the life of a 58-year-old woman.

Vickie L. Taylor, a passenger in the vehicle, was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries the following day.

The driver, Mikel A. Taylor, 59, suffered serious injuries.

Virginia State Police is investigation the fatal accident that occurred March 3 on I-81 northbound near the 19-mile marker.

Taylor said an unknown object struck the windshield causing him to drive off the right side of the interstate where he struck a fence and tree.

Mikel Taylor has been 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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