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Woman dead after being ejected from vehicle in crash on Interstate 81

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An Ivanhoe woman is dead after an accident Friday night on Interstate 81 northbound in Wythe County.

Desiree M. Dalton, 46, was ejected from her vehicle and died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police.

The crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. at the 73-mile marker.

Dalton’s Mazda B-Series truck was heading northbound on I-81 when it went off of the left side of the road, overcorrected, went off of the right side of the road and overturned.

Dalton was not wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

 

 
 




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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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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