Morgantown, WV (October 2, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday morning near the Morgantown Municipal Airport, resulting in one fatality. At approximately 7:18 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle collision with entrapment on Hartman Run Road.
According to a release from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, the accident involved a 2005 Subaru Legacy that crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a 2015 Ford E450 Super Duty Box Truck. The impact was severe, leading to significant injuries for those involved.
A total of three passengers were in the vehicles at the time of the crash, and all were transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Unfortunately, the driver of the Subaru succumbed to his injuries as a result of the collision. The incident caused traffic in the area to be shut down for approximately two and a half hours while emergency responders worked at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Office has indicated that the accident is still under investigation, and the names of those involved have not been released at this time. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the accident to contact the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office at 304-291-7260.
Emergency responders from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office were assisted by the Morgantown Fire Department, Brookhaven Fire Department, and Mon EMS in managing the situation.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
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