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Fatal crash under investigation in Monongalia County

RICHARD, W.Va. — State police are investigating a fatal crash in Monongalia County.

The wreck took place on state Route 7 in the Richard area at a few minutes before 11 a.m. Friday.

MECCA 911 Executive Director Jim Smith said traffic could be impacted for several hours.

“State police are on scene investigating the accident at this point,” Smith said. “They advise that the road is going to be closed for an extended period of time, and we’re asking people to avoid the area.”

No other information has been released.





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