RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office has released an update on the ongoing investigation into a fatal traffic crash that occurred earlier this year on West Virginia Route 121, also known as the Coalfields Expressway.
The crash, which took place on April 20, 2025, involved Baylea Bower.
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While details about the circumstances of the crash have not been publicly disclosed, the sheriff’s office has confirmed that evidence has been collected and submitted to the West Virginia State Police Forensics Lab for analysis.
Additional records have also been requested through the Circuit Court of Raleigh County and are currently pending.
Officials emphasized that no arrests or charges will be made until the investigation is complete and all necessary evidence has been reviewed.
“While we understand the concerns of the public, her friends and her family, we must conduct a complete and thorough investigation prior to filing charges or making any arrests,” the department stated in its release.
The case is being led by Lt. Jason L. Redden, a veteran investigator with over 22 years of experience.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that Lt. Redden is working closely with the Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as the investigation progresses.
