Victim identified in fiery I-64 tractor-trailer crash

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
South Charleston, West Virginia
I-64 West near exit 54
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Incident type
Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash South Charleston West Virginia in South Charleston, West Virginia: A fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car occurred on I-64 West near South Charleston, West Virginia, around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday. The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified as 63-year-old Jeffrey Simons of Iowa, was killed. A fire broke out on the tractor-trailer and was extinguished by fire crews, and both vehicles were left dangling off the edge of the bridge. The truck driver's dog was rescued from the crash, and South Charleston Police are investigating.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeffrey Simons Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Victim identified in fiery I-64 tractor-trailer crash

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