David Herbst Senior, 54, killed in single-vehicle crash on Route 47 in Wirt County, West Virginia
Modified Date:
Thu, 07/23/2015 - 4:10pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2015One Man Dead After Car Crash in Wirt County
Herbst was pronounced dead on the scene. Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
State police investigate deadly Wirt County crash
David Herbst, Sr., 54, lost control of the vehicle he was driving west on state Route 47 near Newark Road, state troopers said.
Man Killed in Wirt County Crash
West Virginia State Police say they are still investigating the cause of the crash.
A man is dead after crashing his car Wednesday evening in Wirt County. State Police say just before 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, 54-year-old David Herbst Senior of Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania was heading west on Route 47 near Newark Road when he crashed his car. Officials say the preliminary investigation shows he went off the road and into the embankment.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Road DeparturePeople Involved:
David Herbst
Roadway:
Route 47County:
Wirt County, WV
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