FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Morgantown Police and Fire Respond to Vehicle Accident on Route 7

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday May 10, the Morgantown Police Department, Morgantown Fire Department, and EMS units responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 7 under the I-68 overpass.

The vehicle, a Dodge Dakota, drove into a supporting pillar under the overpass which  caused the vehicle to catch fire. No other vehicles were involved. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased. 

Morgantown Police are currently investigating the accident. The name of the individual is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin.

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