Six Crashes and Eight Deaths Raise Safety Concerns at Charleston I-64/I-77 Split
Six crashes and eight deaths have raised safety concerns at the I-64/I-77 split in Charleston.
Charleston Huntington, WV, October 16, 2026 —
Six crashes and eight deaths at the I-64/I-77 split in Charleston have raised safety concerns at the interchange, according to the information provided. The figures identify the number of crashes and deaths but do not include details about when the incidents occurred or the circumstances surrounding them.
The information does not specify whether the crashes happened over a particular period, whether the deaths occurred in one or multiple incidents, or what factors may have contributed. It also does not identify the people who died, describe the vehicles involved, or say whether anyone else was injured.
No information was provided about traffic or road conditions at the time of the crashes, any official investigation, or whether authorities have identified a cause. The names of relevant agencies or officials were not provided, and there are no details about safety reviews, proposed changes to the interchange, or other responses.
The reported total has prompted safety concerns, but the available information does not establish why the crashes occurred or whether they share a common factor. Without dates, investigative findings or additional context, it is not possible to determine from the information provided how the incidents were distributed or what steps, if any, may follow.
The location is identified as the I-64/I-77 split in Charleston. No further location details or timeline were included.
Story summarized from the original created by Abby Ayes on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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