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Fauquier High School Principal Kraig Kelican Injured in 4-Car Crash on I-66

On Wednesday, September 6th, a fatal 4-car, chain-reaction accident occurred on Interstate 66, leaving three people injured, including Fauquier High School Principal Kraig Kelican. Kelican was transported via helicopter to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries, while two other people were transported via ambulance for minor injuries.

Fauquier High School Principal Kraig Kelican was one of three people injured in a four-car, chain-reaction crash on Interstate 66 on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. The accident occurred at 6:40 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-66, near the 23-mile marker. Three vehicles were stationary due to heavy traffic when a fourth vehicle failed to stop in time, causing a rear-end collision with one of the stationary vehicles. This initial collision triggered a series of subsequent crashes.

Kelican was transported via helicopter to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Two other people were transported via ambulance for minor injuries. It is unclear which vehicle Kelican was traveling in at the time of the accident.

The accident has been a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially in heavy traffic situations. It is crucial to maintain a safe following distance and to always be aware of one's surroundings while driving. Our thoughts are with Kelican and his family during this difficult time.

The accident happened at 6:40 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-66, near the 23-mile marker. Three vehicles were stationary due to heavy traffic when a fourth vehicle failed to stop in time, causing a rear-end collision with one of the stationary vehicles. This initial collision triggered a series of subsequent crashes.

It is unclear which vehicle Kelican was traveling in at the time of the accident. The school division sent a note home to Fauquier High School families on Wednesday, informing them of Kelican's involvement in the crash and asking them to keep him in their thoughts and prayers. Attempts to reach members of Kelican's family were not immediately successful Wednesday evening.

Tributes and Condolences

Kelican assumed the role of principal at Fauquier High School in 2019, following his tenure as the school's assistant principal, which began in 1997. His teaching career began in 1985 when he initially taught at both Fauquier High School and Taylor Middle School[1].

The accident is a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially in heavy traffic situations. It is crucial to maintain a safe following distance and to always be aware of one's surroundings while driving. Our thoughts are with Kelican and his family during this difficult time.

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