West Virginia

One Person Injured in Accident at Route 19 in Lewis County, WV

Published on: December 8, 2022

Date of Accident
December 6, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 19, Morgantown, Lewis County, WV, USA

What Happened

Area authorities arrested a driver in connection with a collision that injured a pedestrian at Route 19 in Lewis County, WV on December 6th, 2022. Police say a tractor-trailer operated by 29-year-old Catlin Bish was on Route 19 approaching a vehicle that was in the process of being loaded onto a flatbed in an opposite lane. As the truck approached, it struck a man flagging traffic away from the other lane, the impact sending the man over a guardrail. Following the collision, the truck continued driving without stopping to render aid before later pulling into a truck stop. Bish was later arrested on a charge of hit and run resulting in serious injury. The traffic flagger was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
West Virginia Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Route 19
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck struck a traffic flagger and fled the scene

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