Victim dies after Mason County crash; second person hospitalized

UPDATE 4/2/25 @ 7:50 p.m.

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person has died from injuries suffered Wednesday morning in a head-on crash on state Route 2 in Mason County, according to the county’s emergency management director.

The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. at Krodel Park.

Another person was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown now.

Investigators said the crash involved a car and a dump truck.

ORIGINAL STORY

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance and another was airlifted from the scene of a crash on Wednesday morning in Mason County.

According to Mason County Emergency Management, the head-on wreck involved a car and a dump truck along West Virginia Route 2 at Krodel Park.

The crash happened around 7:15 a.m., officials said.

West Virginia State Police are doing a reconstruction of the scene.

The roadway is closed, but is expected to be reopened in about an hour.

DOH has a detour set up for all traffic.

The driver of the truck was treated and released at the scene.

The two individuals traveling in the car were sent to the hospital. At least one person suffered critical injuries, according to emergency management.

The Point Pleasant Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and WVSP.

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