The West Virginia State Police are investigating a hit and run traffic accident that involved a female nurse who is currently employed at Beckley ARH Hospital. According to the release, Shaniah Smith, 23, of Charleston, was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle while she was driving to work Tuesday morning around 7:45 a.m. on Interstate 64 eastbound in the Beckley area. Smith said she heard the sound of screeching tires before she was struck. After Smith's SUV came to a stop, she immediately went out of her vehicle to check on other vehicles that may have been involved in the collision when her SUV was struck by another vehicle.
Takeaway: This is an ongoing investigation; anything with information about this incident is asked to contact West Virginia State Police at 304-256-6700 or Call Crime Stoppers of West Virginia at 304-255-STOP (7867).
West Virginia State Police are investigating a hit and run traffic accident that involved a female nurse who is currently employed at Beckley ARH Hospital.
The West Virginia State Police are investigating a hit and run traffic accident that involved a female nurse who is currently employed at Beckley ARH Hospital.
The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m., on Thursday, January 22, 2019 in the area of US Route 460 near the Marshall County line in West Virginia.
According to troopers, a 2008 Chevrolet Express Van operated by Gilbert A. Griffin was traveling eastbound on US 460 when it was broadsided by an unknown vehicle driven by an unknown driver.
According to the release, Shaniah Smith, 23, of Charleston, was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle while she was driving to work Tuesday morning around 7:45 a.m. on Interstate 64 eastbound in the Beckley area.
According to the release, Shaniah Smith, 23, of Charleston, was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle while she was driving to work Tuesday morning around 7:45 a.m. on Interstate 64 eastbound in the Beckley area.
Smith was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Smith said she heard the sound of screeching tires before she was struck.
Smith said she heard the sound of screeching tires before she was struck. "I lost control of my vehicle and came to a stop," she said.
Immediately after impact, Smith exited her car and went out to check on other vehicles that may have been involved in the collision. When she turned around, Smith saw a truck stopped behind her vehicle with its lights on but did not see any damage to it. She then noticed that another vehicle had stopped as well and checked for damage there as well; however, she did not find any obvious signs of damage either.
According to the release, after Smith's SUV came to a stop, she immediately went out of her vehicle to check on other vehicles that may have been involved in the collision when her SUV was struck by another vehicle.
According to the release, after Smith's SUV came to a stop, she immediately went out of her vehicle to check on other vehicles that may have been involved in the collision when her SUV was struck by another vehicle.
The second driver is cooperating with the investigation and no charges are pending at this time.
Smith was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Smith's SUV was towed from the scene with damage to its rear bumper, tail lights and debris were removed from the scene where it appeared that the driver of the unknown vehicle fled on foot.
Smith’s SUV was towed from the scene with damage to its rear bumper, tail lights and debris were removed from the scene where it appeared that the driver of the unknown vehicle fled on foot.
This is an ongoing investigation; anything with information about this incident is asked to contact West Virginia State Police at 304-256-6700 or Call Crime Stoppers of West Virginia at 304-255-STOP (7867).
Please contact the police.
If you were involved in this incident, please contact the West Virginia State Police at 304-256-6700 or Call Crime Stoppers of West Virginia at 304-255-STOP (7867).
You can also call the hospital to find out if there are any updates on your family member's condition.
Please call your insurance company as soon as possible and file a claim for damages caused from this incident.
Conclusion
The West Virginia State Police are investigating a hit and run traffic accident that involved a female nurse who is currently employed at Beckley ARH Hospital. According to the release, Shaniah Smith, 23, of Charleston, was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle while she was driving to work Tuesday morning around 7:45 a.m. on Interstate 64 eastbound in the Beckley area. Smith said she heard the sound of screeching tires before she was struck. According to the release, after Smith's SUV came to a stop, she immediately went out of her vehicle to check on other vehicles that may have been involved in the collision when her SUV was struck by another vehicle."The driver fled on foot after striking both vehicles," accordingSection: