UPDATE 10/03/25 7:17 p.m. — State police are now looking for a truck driver they suspect of leaving the scene of a deadly hit-and-run.
The incident occurred around noon Friday. According to state police, a 63-year-old man from North Carolina was killed in the accident.
Troopers said that debris at the scene suggests it was a white tractor trailer involved. Anyone with information can contact WVSP at 304-926-1900
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — Authorities say a person died after being struck by a vehicle on the West Virginia Turnpike.
The state DOH confirmed that a pedestrian died after being hit in northbound lanes near mile marker 63 in between Mossy and Mahan in Fayette County.
All lanes are now open.
No further information has been made available.