Vehicle accident near Prickett’s Fort exit on I-79S results in multiple injuries – WAJR

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia
I-79 South near Prickett’s Fort exit
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Fairmont West Virginia in Fairmont, West Virginia: A multi‐vehicle accident occurred on I‐79 South near Prickett’s Fort exit, resulting in two people being transported to hospitals. Traffic control remained on the interstate for most of the morning with traffic diverted due to a southbound lane closure.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured

Original reporting

Vehicle accident near Prickett’s Fort exit on I-79S results in multiple injuries – WAJR

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