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Wythe County deputy injured in traffic stop, struck by tractor trailer

Crystal Graham
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A Wythe County Sheriff’s Department deputy was injured this afternoon in a crash with a tractor trailer on Interstate 77. The crash occurred at 2:17 p.m. at the 43-mile marker.

The deputy, Jack Hudson, was conducting a traffic stop on I-77 and attempting to move from the left to the right shoulder of the interstate when his vehicle was allegedly struck by a southbound tractor trailer on the rear passenger side.

Hudson received non-life-threatening injuries from the accident. He was transported to a community hospital for treatment.

The driver of the tractor trailer, Ronald Kenyon, of Richland Hills, Texas, was not injured.  Kenyon was charged with reckless driving.

Virginia State Police is investigating the crash.

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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]