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Updated: 6:57 PM Dec 4, 2008
UPDATE: Woman Killed in Interstate 77 Crash, Name Released
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department says a 23-year-old woman from Ripley died in an accident on Interstate 77 in Sissonville Thursday morning. UPDATE: name released
Posted: 11:47 AM Dec 4, 2008
Reporter: Courtney Sisk
Email Address: news@wsaz.com
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UPDATE @ 3:17pm
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department says a 23-year-old woman from Ripley died in an accident on Interstate 77 in Sissonville Thursday morning.

According to a news release, investigators believe Autumn Meadows' pickup truck traveled off the right side of the road, hit the embankment, and then flipped over. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Deputies believe slick roads might have contributed to the crash. No other vehicles were involved.

Interstate 77 was closed for about an hour-and-a-half, but it's now back open.

If you have a picture of Autumn that you'd like to share with us, please e-mail it to pix@wsaz.com


ORIGINAL STORY
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of a fatal accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 77 in Sissonville.

It happened at about 11:40 a.m. Thursday at the 106 mile marker near the Edens Fork exit.

Dispatchers tell WSAZ.com that a pickup truck flipped on its side. They believe one person who was trapped in the truck was killed.

Deputies say the driver was a woman. No one else was in the truck, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The south bound lanes were shut down for about an hour-and-a-half, but they are now back open.

We have a crew on the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for more information.

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Posted by: Shelly on Dec 10, 2008 at 01:48 PM

I was very sad to hear about the accident. She was a very giving happy person. I worked with a family member of hers a few years ago, I needed a dress for my high school prom and she gladly gave me her dress, and all the jewlery needed. She was a very thoughtful person. I will keep her family in my prayers.
Posted by: Valerie Conley on Dec 7, 2008 at 05:32 PM

I hate to hear about the this. I am praying for you guys.
Posted by: The Browns on Dec 5, 2008 at 10:03 PM

Our hearts go out to David and Theresa, Whitney, Brittney, Joe, and Landen. We have known this family for years and they are a precious family. Autumn was a beautiful young lady. Always know we are here and our prayers will continue for your family through out the days to come. The Browns, Bill, RHonda, Ashley and Evan
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