Driver Dies in Fatal Crash at I-79 Construction Site
A driver, identified as Thomas Wines of Charleston, died following a fatal crash at an I-79 construction site in Elkview, West Virginia.
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 21, 2026 — A fatal traffic incident occurred at a construction zone along Interstate 79 in Elkview, West Virginia, resulting in the death of one driver. The deceased has been identified as Thomas Wines, a resident of Charleston.
The crash took place within an active construction site on I-79. Specific details regarding the circumstances that led to the collision, including the sequence of events, the type of vehicles involved, or contributing factors, were not immediately available. The contractor responsible for the construction project was not specified in the available information.
West Virginia State Police are reportedly investigating the incident. However, the timeline for the investigation, the names of the investigating officers, or any preliminary findings have not been publicly disclosed. Information concerning the exact date and time of the crash was also not provided.
Authorities have not yet released details about whether any other individuals were involved in the crash or if there were any injuries sustained by parties other than the deceased. The specific section of the I-79 construction zone where the incident occurred has not been detailed, nor has any information regarding potential traffic disruptions or detours related to the crash investigation been specified.
The contractor’s name, any potential code violations observed at the site prior to the incident, or any information about inspection outcomes have not been provided. Furthermore, no information regarding potential fines or the next steps in the investigation has been made public.
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