Vehicle hits deer on southbound I-81 near Marion


A vehicle struck a deer on the southbound I-81 near mile marker 44.9 in Marion, causing the airbags to deploy.
Audio|Source: Smyth County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:21We have a call at Mallmarker 44.9, Southbound Interstate, 81 and Marion.00:2944.9, Southbound I-81 and Marion.00:34It's going to be an NVC[1].00:38Vehicle versus deer.00:40Airbags have been deployed.00:43Smith County Clear 148[2].
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We have a call at Mallmarker 44.9, Southbound Interstate, 81 and Marion.
00:29
44.9, Southbound I-81 and Marion.
00:34
It's going to be an NVC[1].
00:38
Vehicle versus deer.
00:40
Airbags have been deployed.
00:43
Smith County Clear 148[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
NVC: Non-Vehicle Collision (in local usage, often used for animal strikes)
[2]
148: Smith County Clear (administrative closure or acknowledgment code)
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Location mentioned:
I-81, Marion, VA
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