Two dead after two-vehicle crash in Botetourt County
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BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Botetourt County on Thursday, Virginia State Police said.
VSP said a Volvo tractor-trailer was on the right shoulder of I-81 at the 166-mile marker due to a mechanical issue. The truck was struck from behind by a Mercedes. Two passengers in the Mercedes, 22-year-old Sameer Mirza and 15-year-old Mustafa Mirza, both died at the scene.
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Authorities said the driver of the Mercedes, Taaha Mohammad, received non-life-threatening injuries. Mohammad was taken to a local hospital and was treated. Charges are pending.
The driver of the Volvo truck was uninjured.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
