MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. – A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Sunday afternoon on I-68, claiming the life of a 24-year-old male in Monongalia County.
West Virginia State Police responded to the scene near mile marker 13 westbound at 4:20 p.m. According to authorities, James Roy Smith III of Morgantown lost control of his motorcycle, resulting in his ejection from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities have not confirmed any additional details. University officials stated that Smith was a senior at West Virginia University.