UPDATE: 4/13/2026 — A motorcycle accident on I-68 in Morgantown resulted in one fatality on Sunday.
According to the West Virginia State Police, the incident occurred at 4:20 p.m. on Interstate 68 westbound near mile marker 13.
Troopers reported that the motorcycle operator, 24-year-old James Smith III of Morgantown, lost control and was ejected from the vehicle, being pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson from West Virginia University confirmed that Smith was a senior at the institution.
His family has been notified, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
ORIGINAL: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — I-68 westbound is currently closed due to the motorcycle accident.
The Monongalia County Emergency Management Agency reported the incident at mile marker 13, between Coopers Rock and Cheat Lake.
Authorities have requested the public to avoid the area while emergency responders manage the situation.
The West Virginia State Police are leading the investigation with assistance from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and local volunteer fire departments.
No further details on injuries have been released at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.