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Updated: 11:18 AM Feb 5, 2010
Man Killed in U.S. 52 Crash Near Fort Gay; Name Released
A Pike County man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 52 about one mile south of Fort Gay in Wayne County.
Posted: 6:27 AM Feb 1, 2010Reporter: Brenda Bryan Email Address: brenda.bryan@wsaz.com |
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FORT GAY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- One person has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 52 about one mile south of Fort Gay in Wayne County.
The crash was reported around 4:45 a.m. Monday.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says the crash involved a railroad maintenance vehicle and a SUV.
The driver of the SUV was killed. The sheriff's office says he is Larry Ratliff, 40, of Pike County, Ky.
The sheriff's offices says Ratliff was heading north when he crossed the center line and hit the truck owned by Sperry Rail Services head-on.
The driver of the truck and two passengers were not hurt.
No word yet why Ratliff crossed the center line.
U.S. 52 in the area of the crash was closed for nearly 5 hours following the crash. It reopened around 9:30 a.m.
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Posted by: Crystal Cline
on Feb 10, 2010 at 11:03 AM
I miss you bub, you were the best father to your kids and everyone that actually knew you, knows that I'm telling the truth. You were a cool brother! I'm gonna miss all the times we had. I love you very much with all my heart.
Posted by: Amy Jo &Becky Rose
on Feb 7, 2010 at 12:17 AM
The Ratliff Family will loves Lurpi"s 6 kids as there own. Lurpi you are sadly missed and will always be loved by us. when will are with your kids we still have have a part of you. we each have memories of good time and crazy an fun times we all love you very much you will be in our hearts and memories forever. And Josh we hope to get to be with you soon and be more involed more in your life.
Posted by: alyssa
on Feb 4, 2010 at 11:44 PM
the guy that got killed was my dad larry ratliff he was a great dad and i love him and miss him my name is alyssa ratliff
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