Executive Summary
- A fatal vehicle crash occurred Monday around 7 a.m. on the northbound side of I-79 near Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Authorities confirmed one fatality, but the victim’s identity has not yet been released.
- The incident resulted in the closure of the northbound lanes for over three hours as officials investigated and cleared the roadway.
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with officials yet to determine if weather played a role.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – One person was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 79 near Morgantown early Monday morning, according to officials. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. in the northbound lanes near exit 155, prompting a significant response from emergency crews and law enforcement.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials reported that the northbound section of the highway was closed for more than three hours while crews worked to clear the scene and conduct an initial investigation. The closure caused considerable traffic delays in the area.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased individual pending notification of next of kin. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it has not been determined if weather conditions were a contributing factor. No further details about the circumstances of the incident have been made available.