# Brian A. Lamb, 46, Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 in Virginia
Brian A. Lamb, 46, of Middletown, Virginia, died following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 northbound in Frederick County on Monday morning, October 5, 2026.
According to the supplied report, the crash occurred at approximately 5:22 a.m. near mile marker 303. Lamb was driving a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 when the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway.
The SUV reportedly overcorrected and crossed toward the opposite side before leaving the roadway, striking a ditch, and overturning. Lamb was ejected during the crash, and the vehicle continued into a tree.
Lamb was pronounced dead at the scene. Virginia State Police reported that he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further details about the events leading up to the crash have not been confirmed in the information provided.
News of Lamb’s passing has brought sadness to his family, friends, and the wider Middletown community.
An obituary identifies him as Brian Anthony Lamb and lists his children, Landyn and Khloe, his wife, Rachael Hite-Lamb, and other relatives among those who survive him. The obituary also remembers his connections with friends, former teammates, students, and fellow coaches.
A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia.
As the investigation continues, Lamb’s death serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of highway crashes and the importance of seat belt use.
Authorities have not released further findings about the cause of the crash. Additional details are expected as the investigation progresses.
