Quick Facts
Where: Interstate 81, near Mile Marker 59 in Wythe County, VA
What Happened: Sarah Ann Williams was killed and two others injured after being rear-ended by a tractor-trailer
Participants:
- Sarah Ann Williams, Occupant, 2014 Chrysler Town & Country
- Marquerite Clegg, Occupant, 2014 Chrysler Town & Country
- John Clegg, Occupant, 2014 Chrysler Town & Country
- Harpinger Singh, Occupant, 2018 Freightliner
- Kamaljeet Singh, Occupant, 2018 Freightliner
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Sarah Ann Williams, Fatality
- Marquerite Clegg, Serious Injuries
- John Clegg, Serious Injuries
Details
Sarah Ann Williams was killed, and Marquerite Clegg and John Clegg seriously injured after being struck from behind by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Virginia. The tractor-trailer was being operated by Harpinger Singh and Kamaljeet Singh when it crashed into the rear of the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country, heavily damaging both vehicles. According to Virginia State Police the operators of the tractor-trailer proceeded to exit their vehicle and attempt to flee, only to be arrested a short time later. The have both been charged with felony hit and run.