ATV wreck claims life in Marion County

MANNINGTON, W.Va. — An ATV benefit ride turned tragic over the weekend in Marion County. Sheriff’s detectives say a Mannington man was killed when the side-by-side he was driving tipped over and rolled over top of him.

Detective Jeanette Williamson said John Stalls, 31, of Mannington, was killed in the Saturday afternoon accident on Mods Run Road just north of Mannington.

Four people were in the ATV and were trying to traverse a steep hill. Detectives said the ATV hit a rock and flipped back. Stalls not wearing a seat belt. He was thrown from the vehicle and it rolled over top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives said three passengers were buckled in and suffered only minor bumps and bruises.

 






More News

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
News
UMWA to fight planned Pennsylvania coal mine closure, 700 mining jobs at risk
Cumberland Mine less than 40 miles from Morgantown.
March 28, 2024 - 2:23 pm
News
Bridge collapse having an impact on West Virginia coal shipments
About third of the coal mined in northern West Virginia is shipped out of the presently idled Port of Baltimore
March 28, 2024 - 1:18 pm


Your Comments