Monongalia

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident Shuts Down Interstate 79 in Monongalia County, West Virginia

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – An unfortunate multi-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 79 near the 149-mile marker, resulting in two fatalities and two individuals sustaining injuries, as confirmed by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred around 7:19 a.m., led to a five-hour closure of the interstate in both directions, with authorities needing to reconstruct … Read more

Accidents on I-79 Lead to Closure in Monongalia County, Resulting in Tragic Fatalities

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A series of accidents led to the closure of Interstate 79 southbound in Monongalia County, resulting in a fatal outcome for one driver on Tuesday morning. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident involving a Ford Escort, a Mack truck, and a West Virginia Courtesy Patrol Vehicle near the Westover interchange … Read more