VSP searching for man following road rage incident on I-81N in Roanoke County

Authorities release the suspect vehicle in a road rage incident (Virginia State Police)

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE

Authorities have released an image of a suspect vehicle that they believe was involved in a road rage shooting on I-81 North in Roanoke County.

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On Friday at about 7:12 a.m., police said a man driving a red Mazda 3 was involved in a crash on I-81N with a box truck.

After the crash, the man began shooting, but luckily, no one was hurt, according to authorities.

Roanoke Police say following the incident, the man in the Mazda sped away from the scene and exited Interstate 81 onto Interstate 581 toward Roanoke.

We’re told the suspect’s vehicle has a Colorado license plate of BMUL57.


The Virginia State Police is seeking public help in locating a man in connection to a road rage incident on I-81 northbound in Roanoke County.

On Friday at about 7:12 a.m., a man driving a red Mazda 3 was involved in a crash on I-81N with a box truck.

After the crash, the man began shooting, but luckily, no one was hurt, according to authorities.

Roanoke Police say following the incident, the man in the Mazda sped away from the scene and exited Interstate 81 onto Interstate 581 toward Roanoke.

We’re told the suspect’s vehicle has a Colorado license plate of BMUL57.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia State Police immediately.


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