On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at approximately 1:30 p.m. a white box truck was traveling south on I-79 near the 11 mile marker. The truck crashed and overturned. Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched with an ambulance from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority. The Pinch Volunteer Fire Department also responded to assist.
Based on the evidence at the scene and statements taken, the truck was traveling south on I-79. It went off the roadway to the right, then left across both lanes and into the median where it overturned and came to a stop.
The truck was hauling produce, and no hazardous materials were involved. There were no other vehicles involved. The driver was the only occupant of the truck. The driver was not trapped or ejected. He was also not injured in the crash.
The driver indicated the truck shifted before he lost control. The truck was removed from the highway, and the roadway was reopened shortly before 3:00 p.m.
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Corporal B. D. Humphreys
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
301 Virginia Street East,
Charleston WV 25301
desk: 304-357-0732 / cell: 304-951-7328
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