WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A pedestrian was killed on Interstate 81 near the Tennessee-Virginia state line, according to Virginia State Police (VSP).

A VSP spokesperson said a call came in around 6 a.m. Friday.

The crash reportedly occurred in the southbound lane near the state line.

According to VSP, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is also assisting in the investigation.

Traffic maps from both states show traffic backed up for about 1.75 miles into Virginia.

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