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Crash #2023540045 Crash #2023540045
Fatalities 2
State WEST VIRGINIA
County NICHOLAS
City BIRCH RIVER
Date March 16, 2023
Time 2:56 p.m.
Google Maps(38.4459111, -80.7884694)
Street Name 1 US-19
Street Name 2 CR-19/5 YOUNGS MONUMENT RD
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 2
Number of Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 3
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 241
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Angle
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection Related
Type of Intersection Four-Way Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Crash Related FactorPolice-Pursuit-Involved
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 19 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNo Helmet
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathMarch
Day of Death16
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death14
Minute of Death56
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicUnknown
Race Unknown
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 17 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Left Side
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseDOT-Compliant Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Unknown Mode
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathMarch
Day of Death16
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death15
Minute of Death43
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes47
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicUnknown
Race Unknown
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 55 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNot Reported
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 2
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Honda
Body Type Two Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters)
NCSA Model 705
Registration State No Registration
Registered Vehicle Owner Not Applicable, Vehicle Not Registered
VIN JH2PC3509YM1
Model Year 2000
VPIC Make ID 474
VPIC Model ID 14060
VPIC Body Class Motorcycle - Sport
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0.0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover Not Applicable
Rollover Location Not Applicable
Initial Contact Point 9 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State West Virginia
Driver Zip Code 26610
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 68
Driver Weight 270
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided With a Continuous Left Turn Lane
Total Lanes in Roadway Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Making a U-Turn
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Turning Left
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Police Pursuing This Driver
Driver Related Factor Aggressive Driving
Driver Related Factor Making Improper Turn
Driver Related Factor Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make International Harvester/Navistar
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State West Virginia
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 2HSCHAER3YC0
Model Year 2000
VPIC Make ID 526
VPIC Model ID 9501
VPIC Body Class Truck-Tractor
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 8: 33,001 lbs and above (14,969 kg and above)
Upper Weight Rating Class 8: 33,001 lbs and above (14,969 kg and above)
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 1PELT3822XP9
Trailer VIN 2 777777777777
Trailer VIN 3 777777777777
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Trailer Weight Rating 2 No Trailing Units
Trailer Weight Rating 3 No Trailing Units
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 572529606.0
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Log (Since 2007)
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Minor Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State West Virginia
Driver Zip Code 24941
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Complied With
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 70
Driver Weight 200
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 2018
Month of Newest Violation October
Year of Newest Violation 2018
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided With a Continuous Left Turn Lane
Total Lanes in Roadway Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Opposite Direction Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Unknown Steering Direction
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #1
Area Of Impact9 O'Clock

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