One dead in I-79 crash in Kanawha County

ELKVIEW, W.Va. (WOWK) - One person has died following a crash late Friday night in Elkview, West Virginia. Sergeant J.M. Burns with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office says it happened around 11:40 p. > react

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- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
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According to a press release from the WVDOH, the roadblock will take place on Interstate 79 northbound, from Exit 137, East Park Avenue, on Thursday starting at 6 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. Friday. Read More
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- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
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- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 10 views
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- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 14 views
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It wasn't immediately known if the Tuesday morning mishap on Interstate 79 that killed one roadworker and injured two others was a result of a traffic accident or equipment failure. Whatever occurred ... Read More
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- West Virginia
- Elkview
- I-79 N
- source: Bing
- 18 views
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Authorities report that at approximately 11:38 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on I-79 near the 9-mile marker when it exited the roadway and entered a construction zone. The ... Read More
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- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 23 views
- Sep 20, 2026 06:59am
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ELKVIEW, W.Va. (WOWK) - One person has died following a crash late Friday night in Elkview, West Virginia. Sergeant J.M. Burns with the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office says it happened around 11:40 p. Read More
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- Elkview
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- source: Bing
- 19 views
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- West Virginia
- I-79
- source: Bing
- 23 views
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- West Virginia
- I-79
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- source: Bing
- 42 views
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