Six cattle killed, six escaped, and driver injured after cattle-truck crash on I-81 North in Frederick County, Virginia

Modified Date: 
Sat, 02/08/2025 - 2:34pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, February 15, 2016

UPDATE: Cattle truck accident shuts down I-81 North near I-66 junction

Six cattle were killed. Six others escaped the trailer. A total of 33 cattle were on board. The driver sustained minor injuries.

Overturned tractor-trailer leaves cows wandering on Virginia interstate

“Troopers have gone to great lengths to look out for the welfare and humane treatment of the cattle involved in the crash,” Geller said. “Of the 33 cattle riding in the trailer, six escaped the damaged trailer.

Roadway: 
I-81 North

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