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Updated: 12:31 PM Jul 16, 2010
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies in Putnam County Accident; Name Released
The Putnam County Sheriff's department has released the name of the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning.
Posted: 9:56 AM Jul 16, 2010Reporter: John Green Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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UPDATE: Thursday 7/16 9:50 p.m.
POCA, W. Va (WSAZ) -- The Putnam County Sheriff's department has released the name of the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning.
Police say the victim is James Wiseman, who is 25 years old and from Liberty.
Officers say Wiseman came upon a bad spot in the road, tried to avoid it and lost control. The accident happened on Silver Road in Poca.
Wiseman was a member of a local band that was scheduled to perform Friday night at the Putnam County Fair. There will be a candlelight vigil at the fairgrounds at 9 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY
POCA, W. Va (WSAZ) -- A motorcyclist is dead after being involved in a crash in Poca.
A Putnam County 911 dispatcher told WSAZ.com the accident happened shortly after 3:15 Friday morning, on Silver Road.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
The Putnam County Sheriff's department is handling the investigation.
Keep checking WSAZ.com for more information.
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Posted by: Anon
on Jul 18, 2010 at 12:19 AM
I just seen and talked to him on 4th of July. He was talking about the good old days. It's crazy how fast somebody can be ripped from you. RIP James I will be praying for his family.
Posted by: Deepest sympathy
on Jul 17, 2010 at 09:30 AM
May God raise this family up, and strengthen them through this time of mourning. God Bless this young man's friends and family.
Posted by: Sandra
on Jul 16, 2010 at 07:21 PM
James graduated from Poca with my sister Stacy his brother Joe graduated with my sister Sarah.So we will be praying for them.
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