Janet L. Chafin, 46, dies when her car strikes a sign post on I-81 in Bristol, Virginia
Modified Date:
Wed, 11/19/2014 - 8:58amAccident Date:
Tuesday, November 18, 2014Fatigue cited in I-81 fatal
Police report she was wearing her seatbelt.
Janet L. Chafin, 46, of Bristol, Virginia, was the only occupant of a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. At about 12:35 p.m. she was driving north on 1-81 near mile marker 1 when her car ran off the right side of the road and up an embankment, continuing behind the guardrail, and finally striking the post of a highway sign. She was transported to Bristol Regional Medical Center and later died. It is believed that driver fatigue was an issue in the accident.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Asleep at Wheel/Driver FatiguePeople Involved:
Janet L. Chafin
Roadway:
Interstate 81City:
Bristol, VACounty:
Bristol city, VAArea:
Tri-Cities, TN-VA
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