UPDATE: Authorities have released the identities of individuals involved in a Monday evening vehicle accident which left one individual with life-threatening injuries and another deceased.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the vehicle involved – a gray 2000 Honda Civic – has been identified as Justin David Somerville – born 1-29-1984 of Elizabeth, WV – and the passenger has been identified as Jody Andrew Wright – born
07-12-1968 of Mineral Wells.
Wright was declared deceased at the scene while Somerville was transproted by Life Flight to CAMC General Division in Charleston where he remains in serious condition due to injuries sustained from the crash.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing and is being conducted by the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
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MINERAL WELLS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Monday evening vehicle accident has left one individual with life-threatening injuries while an additional individual involved is confirmed to have passed away.
According to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 5:26 PM on Monday, March 25, 2024, first responders were dispatched to the 406 Southern Highway area with regard to an accident involving a single vehicle.
The 911 caller advised that the vehicle had left the roadway before striking a tree, also indicating that smoke and flames could be seen emanating from the vehicle.
Entrapment was reported to have been incurred as a result of the crash, and upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement discovered one involved individual to be deceased.
A second individual was life flighted from the scene to an out-of-area trauma center to receive medical treatment for injuries sustained.
“The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash,” said the Wood County Sheriff’s Office in a statement. “No further information will be released pending notification of family members of those involved.”
Additional responders at the scene included Mineral Wells, Lubeck and Eastwood voluhteer fire department, and St. Josepeh Ambulance Service.