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I-81 Car Crash

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Rockingham Co., Va.
Posted: 6:21 PM May 22, 2008
Last Updated: 2:37 PM May 23, 2008

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An early morning accident on Interstate 81 could have ended much worse for two drivers Thursday.

State police say Mary Lehnert from Mt. Sidney was going north on 81 when her Suburu was struck head on by another vehicle.

A PT Cruiser driven by Anny Orellana-Tarrazas crossed over the median near mile marker 249 just outside of Harrisonburg, causing the accident.

Lehnert was transported to UVA for serious leg injuries while Tarrazas suffered minor injuries.

Police say driver distraction caused the crash and Tarrazas will be charged with reckless driving.

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Posted by: CAV Location: Richmond on May 29, 2008 at 05:49 PM
I know the person was "distracted" and the comments about the phone is not true. I feel angry and sadden that these two people involved in the collision have to go through this pain.

Posted by: Tony Location: Crimora on May 23, 2008 at 10:55 PM
I think theres enough people not paying atention already. You don't need to be using your fancy phone wile you are supossed to be driving. -Tony People that you care about are on the roads with you. Don't be so uncaring.

Posted by: Latanya Location: Elkton on May 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Why would you print that comment..the one about the driver using their iphone?? Please tell me I am not the only one offended by your poor judgment!

Posted by: Driver Location: My car on May 22, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Hey, good idea Scott. I'm posting this message via my iphone while driving down the interstate. Isn't technology great! I think ---- CRASH!

Posted by: Scottt Location: Timberville on May 22, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Wouldn't it be great if everyone HUNG UP THE PHONE, STOPPED APPLYING MAKEUP, STOPPED SHAVING, STOPPED SIGHTSEEING AND JUST DROVE!?!?!?!

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