Story by Jeff Jenkins, MetroNews
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed two were killed in a Wednesday morning crash on I-79 northbound at mile marker 149.
Authorities said the crash involved both the northbound and southbound side of the interstate.
Deputies were dispatched at 7:30 a.m., and the interstate was closed for about five hours during the clean-up and investigation.
Two other people were transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the deputies would like to speak with anyone who may have seen something. Information can be left by calling 304-291-7260.
No other information has been released.