Jasmine Renee Rafter, 21, killed, and multiple people injured in vehicle collision on Interstate 81 near Hagerstown, Maryland

Modified Date: 
Mon, 05/27/2019 - 2:40pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

One dead, eight hurt in multivehicle I-81 crash

A total of five vehicles appear to be involved in the crash, including a tractor-trailer, according to a reporter at the scene.

One Dead In Multiple Vehicle Crash On I-81 In Washington Co.

At about 5:00 p.m. today, troopers were called to the scene of a crash on northbound I-81 at exit 6.  Troopers found seven vehicles, including a tractor trailer, were involved in the crash.

One fatality has been confirmed.  Five other people were transported for injuries.  One person was flown by Maryland State Police medevac helicopter to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.  Four others were transported by ambulance to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.  Their conditions are unknown at this time.

One dead, six injured in crashes on I-81

John Royce Richards, 69, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., was driving his tractor trailer northbound about 4:45 p.m. and crashed into multiple other vehicles after failing to control his speed to avoid them, according to a state police press release.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jasmine Renee Rafter
John Royce Richards
Roadway: 
Interstate 81

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