West Virginia

One Person Injured in Accident on I-79 at Big Sandy Bridge in Kanawha County, WV

Published on: December 9, 2021

Date of Accident
December 8, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-79, Morgantown, Kanawha County, WV, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at I-79 at Big Sandy Bridge in Kanawha County, WV on December 8th, 2021. Police say the incident involved a tractor-trailer losing control and jack knifing under unclear circumstances. Two vehicles behind the truck also crashed as a result. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries and another with life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
West Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-79 at Big Sandy Bridge
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two vehicles collided with a jack knifed semi

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