West Virginia

One Person Killed in Accident at I-79 in Marion County, WV

Published on: August 17, 2022

Date of Accident
August 16, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at  I-79 in Marion County, WV on August 16th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Police say the incident involved a semi-truck crashing under unclear circumstances. The truck also caught fire in the crash and one person involved was killed. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
West Virginia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-79
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control, crashed and caught fire

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