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Motorcyclist John Murray, 50, dead, Cynthia Murray injured in head-on collision with pick-up truck on Don Knotts Boulevard and Smithtown Road in Morgantown, West Virginia

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/23/2015 - 11:41am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, September 20, 2015

One Person Dead After Head-On Collision in Monongalia County

The Morgantown Police Department is investigating a fatal head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. The accident happened just after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Don Knotts Blvd., and Smithtown Road.

UPDATE: Passenger in 'Fair Condition' After Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Monongalia County

According to Ruby Memorial Hospital, Cynthia Murray, the passenger on the motorcycle involved in a fatal collision Sunday near Don Knotts Blvd., is currently in fair condition. Police said a 1994 GMC pick up truck was traveling north from Smithtown road entering the intersection of Don Knotts Blvd, when it collided with a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle traveling south on Don Knotts Blvd. His wife, Cynthia, remains at Ruby Memorial Hospital. A passenger of the motorcycle was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital. The accident happened just after 1 p.m. at the intersection of Don Knotts Blvd., and Smithtown Road.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Edwin Agosto
John Murray
Cynthia Murray
Roadway: 
Don Knotts Boulevard and Smithtown Road
City: 
Morgantown, WV
County: 
Monongalia County, WV
Area: 
Pittsburgh, PA

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