Campbell County, VA (September 24, 2025) – A late-night collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck sent two people to the hospital on Tuesday along U.S. 29 in Campbell County. Virginia State Police and local fire crews responded to the crash, which occurred near English Tavern Rd in the vicinity of Hyland Heights Baptist Church.
Authorities reported that three individuals were involved in the crash, which unfolded in the northbound lanes of U.S. 29. Emergency responders arrived to find significant damage to both vehicles. Two of the three occupants required medical transport for their injuries, while the third was treated at the scene or did not require hospital care. The current conditions of those hospitalized have not yet been released.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) confirmed the location and responded with lane closures to assist in managing traffic and debris removal. Crews worked into the night to reopen the affected roadway and ensure the safety of passing motorists.
Investigators have not released official details about what led to the crash, but the involvement of a commercial tractor-trailer and a smaller pickup truck suggests a substantial impact. Whether speed, visibility, or road conditions played a role remains under review by Virginia State Police.
This stretch of U.S. 29 is known for high-speed traffic and heavy commercial transport, making collisions particularly dangerous. Emergency crews on scene acted quickly to treat the injured and clear the roadway, helping to prevent further incidents.
Our thoughts are with those injured in the crash as they recover, and we thank the first responders who worked diligently during the overnight response.
