1 dead following car crash on Lee Street West, Charleston WV

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Lee Street West at Ohio Avenue
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Charleston West Virginia in Charleston, West Virginia: One person died and a Charleston Fire Department paramedic was injured in a two-vehicle crash at Lee Street West and Ohio Avenue on Charleston's West Side on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The crash, reported to Metro 911 around 6:20 p.m., involved a Toyota Camry and a Charleston Fire Department paramedic SUV. Charleston Police Department Deputy Chief Tony Hazelett confirmed the driver of the Camry died and the CFD paramedic was injured. A power pole was damaged in the crash and was being replaced by an Appalachian Power crew.

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1 dead following car crash on Lee Street West, Charleston WV | Legal Affairs | wvgazettemail.com

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