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Raleigh County authorities investigating fatal wreck

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. — The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal wreck that happened Monday in the community of Bolt.

According to authorities, Randall Z. Bower was driving a utility terrain vehicle when he stopped at the intersection of state Route 99 and Bolt Road. As Bower was turning left onto state Route 99, an oncoming Nissan Rogue struck the UTV. Bower was ejected from the vehicle; he was not wearing a seat belt at the time.

First responders administered first aid at the scene before transporting Bower to Raleigh General Hospital. Bower died from his injuries.

Authorities have not released the name of the other driver. Their condition is also not known.





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