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Sheriff’s department investigating fatal Tuesday night wreck on I-79

Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal wreck that occurred Tuesday night on Interstate 79.

According to a release from the department, deputies were dispatched to a single motor vehicle accident with one fatality near the 144-mile marker on I-79.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office at 304-21-7260.

The release states no name will be released at this time, pending notification of family.

Deputies were assisted by Westover Volunteer Fire Department, Clinton District Volunteer Fire Department, Triune-Halleck Volunteer Fire Department, Mon EMS and the West Virginia State Police.

The department would not release any additional information at the time of this report.