I-64 West back open following deadly crash

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
South Charleston, West Virginia
Interstate 64 West, Dunbar/South Charleston bridge
Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash South Charleston West Virginia in South Charleston, West Virginia: A deadly multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 64 West on the Dunbar/South Charleston bridge in Kanawha County, West Virginia, just before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A tractor-trailer driver died in the crash, and a passenger vehicle was also involved; the driver of the car was not injured. The roadway was closed and westbound traffic was diverted at the MacCorkle Avenue exit in South Charleston before fully reopening later that night.

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I-64 West back open following deadly crash

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