CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred in Carroll County on Sunday morning, Virginia State Police said.
VSP said the crash occurred around 5:09 a.m. on I-77 northbound near the eight-mile marker in Carroll County. Investigators said a pickup truck travelling in the left lane struck the back of a tractor-trailer, and then ran odd the left side of the interstate into the median.
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Authorities said shortly after the initial crash, a Tesla changing from the left lane to the right lane struck another tractor-trailer. This resulted in the Tesla moving back into the left lane and striking the first tractor-trailer.
Police said the driver of the Tesla died at the scene. Wintry weather is being investigated as a possible cause of the crash.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.