Rockbridge Co., VA – Injuries Follow Crash on I-81 S at MM 195

Rockbridge County, VA (May 12, 2025) – A crash resulting in injuries occurred on May 11 along the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 at Mile Marker 195, 0.3 miles south of the US-11 Exit in Rockbridge County. Virginia State Police reported that the collision involved multiple vehicles. Emergency responders quickly arrived to provide aid, and one person sustained injuries that required transportation to a nearby medical facility for further treatment. The vehicles involved suffered moderate damage, with one temporarily blocking the right lane until crews could remove it. Authorities worked for over an hour to clear the scene and safely reopen the interstate. Investigators are still working to determine the sequence of events that led to the crash. No names have been released, and the extent of the injuries remains unknown at this time.

Our thoughts are with those hurt in this incident, and we wish them a speedy recovery.