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Name of woman killed in Anmoore I-79 crash released

UPDATE: 8/23/2022, 11:08 p.m.

ANMOORE, W.Va. (WBOY) – The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the woman who died in a crash on I-79 near Anmoore Thursday. Wendy Curry was identified as the victim.

The cause of the crash has not been determined, and Harrison County Lieutenant Diaz is still investigating.

UPDATE: 8/18/2022, 6:50 p.m.

ANMOORE, W.Va. (WBOY) – Harrison County Sheriff Matheny confirmed to 12 News that one person was killed in the accident on I-79 southbound in Anmoore on Thursday afternoon.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is still investigating.

ORIGINAL: 8/18/2022, 4:37 p.m.

ANMOORE, W.Va. (WBOY) – A medical examiner has been called to a vehicle accident on Interstate 79 in Harrison County.

The call was made for a vehicle accident with injury on I-79 southbound near mile marker 117 at Anmoore at 3:46 p.m. The accident involved a silver pickup truck on the exit 117 ramp, according to a 12 News reporter on the scene.

The road was fully closed for a short time, but all lanes of I-79 southbound are now fully opened, according to WV 511.

Accident at exit 117 of I-79 in Harrison County (WBOY image)

The Anmoore fire and police departments, Clarksburg, Nutter Fort, Shinnston and Stonwood fire departments, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control, the Division of Highways and the Medical Examiner were all called to the scene.

This is a breaking news story. Stick with 12 News for updates.