Autopsy could reveal answers in Mercer County death

PRINCETON, W.Va. — Mercer County sheriff’s deputies said Friday a Bluefield, Virginia man may have been dead before a Mercer County school bus accidentally ran over him Thursday morning.

The school system said it’s fully cooperating with investigators in the death of Patrick Neal, 31.

Mercer County Deputy A.M. Ballard said Neal was lying across Stoney Ridge Road near Brushfork at 6:16 a.m. when the bus was making its morning run. Ballard said an autopsy could determine if Neal was dead before then or not.

The body is at the state Medical Examiner’s Office.

 





More News

News
As Yeager Airport's Wildlife Patrol Dog turns 7, a new dog comes in to learn from him
The new Border Collie is getting acclimated and receiving training for his soon-to-be role.
March 28, 2024 - 6:30 pm
News
Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department closes
The Dunlow VFD did not have a valid workers compensation insurance policy.
March 28, 2024 - 6:20 pm
News
PEIA examines financial effects of new law meant to ensure local pharmacies get fair reimbursements
Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 453 into law this week.
March 28, 2024 - 4:11 pm
News
Barbour County woman sentenced after death case sent back to circuit court by Supreme Court
Carli Reed sentenced on voluntary manslaughter conviction.
March 28, 2024 - 4:11 pm


Your Comments