Crime
Single-Engine Aircraft Crashes in Monongalia County
Core, West Virginia (Monongalia County) — Emergency crews responded to the scene of a single-engine plane crash on Sunday at approximately 609 Shuman Run Road in Core.
According to initial reports, the aircraft crash-landed in an open field and sustained moderate damage.
First responders located four individuals with injuries at the scene.
Their conditions have not yet been released.
Fire, EMS, and law enforcement units remain on site to assist the injured and secure the crash area.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to be notified for further investigation into the cause of the crash.
Officials are urging the public to avoid the area while emergency operations continue.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.