Top Story Motorcyclist killed in wreck on I-81 in Botetourt County LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated Jul 9, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County when he struck a pickup truck from behind.kAmp?5C6H s2G:5 {66 r2>A[ be[ @7 r2==2H2J[ H2D EC2G6=:?8 ?@CE9 @? x\g`[ 23@FE 2 92=7 >:=6 D@FE9 @7 E96 qCF89VD |:== #@25 6I:E[ H96? E96 HC64< 92AA6?65 D9@CE=J 27E6C e A]>][ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ':C8:?:2 $E2E6 !@=:46]k^AmkAm!@=:46 D2:5 r2>A’D w2C=6J\s2G:5D@? >@E@C4J4=6 H2D H62G:?8 :? 2?5 @FE @7 EC277:4 2?5 5C:G:?8 36EH66? G69:4=6D H96? :E C62C\6?565 2 w@?52 A:4<FA ECF4<]k^AmkAmr2>A[ H9@ H2D H62C:?8 2 96=>6E 2E E96 E:>6[ 5:65 2E E96 D46?6 @7 E96 4C2D9[ A@=:46 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels Roanoke police investigating kennel, urge owners to remove dogs Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms Miss Virginia's Teen winner, from Rocky Mount, proud to represent community Bird-themed celebration this month at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Postseason heartbreak helped bring back Virginia basketball's core of returners After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time The gunpowder seizure that pushed Virginia toward war 'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police kAm%96 5C:G6C @7 E96 ECF4< H2D ?@E :?;FC65]k^AmkAmp? :?G6DE:82E:@? :D 4@?E:?F:?8[ A@=:46 D2:5[ 3FE ?@ 492C86D 2C6 A6?5:?8]k^Am Laurence Hammack (540) 981-3239laurence.hammack@roanoke.com 0 comments Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors. 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful. No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake No-wake zones will be in effect for boats watching fireworks shows around Smith Mountain Lake for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School "My ultimate goal, in the very beginning, is to just make this the community school that it is again," Amy Johnson said. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden
Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors.
18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning.Â
High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.
No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake No-wake zones will be in effect for boats watching fireworks shows around Smith Mountain Lake for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.Â
Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School "My ultimate goal, in the very beginning, is to just make this the community school that it is again," Amy Johnson said.
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