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Beckley man killed in single-vehicle crash

By Mike McCullough 

BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Raleigh County.

The agency said it happened at around 10:15 Friday morning along Sweeneysburg Road. The victim, identified as Gary Atkins of Beckley, lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree head on.

Authorities have determined Atkins died at the scene. West Virginia State Police are continuing to investigate.





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