UPDATE: Two Dead, Another Hurt in Route 60 Accident; Names Released
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Updated: 7:36 PM Dec 15, 2008
UPDATE: Two Dead, Another Hurt in Route 60 Accident; Names Released
911 dispatchers in Fayette County, West Virginia, say two people were killed and another seriously injured in an accident on Route 60.
Posted: 10:43 AM Dec 15, 2008
Reporter: Mike Waterhouse
Email Address: mike.waterhouse@wsaz.com
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HICO, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- 911 dispatchers in Fayette County, West Virginia, say two people were killed and another seriously injured in an accident on Route 60.

It happened just before 10:10 a.m. Monday morning in Hico.

Dispatchers say only one car was apparently involved in the crash.

According to a news release from the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, 76-year-old William Sexton Sr. of Hico was driving east on Route 60 in his pickup when he lost control, crossed the road, went over a hill, and hit a tree. His passenger, 46-year-old William Blair of Ansted also died at the scene.

Another passenger, 18-year-old Clarissa Crist of Princeton had to be cut out of the truck. She was flown to CAMC General in Charleston where her condition is currently listed as "under evaluation."

Deputies say there were no skid marks on the road, so they're trying to figure out what caused the driver to run off the road.

Route 60 was closed for more than an hour, but it's now back open.

WSAZ has a crew at the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for more information.

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Posted by: relative on Dec 19, 2008 at 12:46 AM

Am curious why she was in the truck with two older men? 10am on a monday morning, wasn't she suppose to be in school? You will be missed uncle bill, will carry your memories with me forever. love you uncle bill
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Posted by: friend on Dec 16, 2008 at 08:58 PM

clarissa is not from princeton. why does everyone keep saying that? i've know her since we were little kids like one years old. she was raised in ansted, west virginia...which is like five minutes from where the wreck happened. she is not from princeton. i've went to school with her all my life and it wasn't anywhere near princeton and we just graduated this year...i don't know where people come up with stuff like this...
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Posted by: Marti on Dec 16, 2008 at 02:31 PM

Dad, You will never know how much I love you. I don't know what happened this morning. I don't know why. I am sorry that I didn't get a chance to kiss you and say goodbye. I love you with all my heart. Bye Dad.
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