16-year-old boy died in a single-vehicle collision with a power pole off State Route 41 in Russellville, West Virginia

Modified Date: 
Tue, 09/12/2023 - 8:26am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Fayette County high school student killed in car crash

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department said the 16-year-old boy was on his way to school at about 7 a.m. when his car went off state Route 41 near Russellville and hit a power pole.

Teen dies in fatal Fayette County car accident

According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, a car being driven by a 16-year-old drove off the road for an unknown reason before hitting a power pole on WV Route 41/Wilderness Highway near the Route 60 intersection. The 16-year-old, who was the only person in the car, died due to injuries sustained during the wreck.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
State Route 41