Weston, WV (July 12, 2025) – On Tuesday, June 10, a man was killed after a two-vehicle crash outside of Weston. The fatal accident was reported on Interstate 79 near the 101 mile marker at around 4 p.m. It was later revealed that the victim was driving a Nissan Armada when he crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Despite life-saving aid from responding paramedics, the driver of the Nissan sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased victim was later identified as former state lawmaker, 48-year-old Doug Skaff. The driver of the commercial truck was not harmed in the collision. The interstate was closed for roughly two hours while local authorities were present. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local emergency crews.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Tractor-Trailer Accidents in West Virginia
There is always a risk when driving beside a massive commercial truck. This may be the reason why most of us feel anxious when we have to drive beside a large rig. In 2020, a total of 964 vehicles were involved in collisions involving trucks throughout West Virginia, and 880 trucking accidents were reported in the state. That year, 32 people were killed in West Virginia due to semi-trucks, and 346 people were injured in big truck accidents.
Almost 10.9 percent of fatal car crashes in West Virginia involve large commercial trucks, compared to 9.3 percent nationwide. This indicates that the likelihood of fatal truck accidents is higher in this state than in others. Sadly, people engaged in truck accidents often suffer severe injuries. You must be prepared to fiercely defend your legal rights if a negligent driver causes you or a loved one to be injured in a trucking accident.
You must take immediate action to safeguard your legal rights after a deadly accident. To begin working on your case, contact a skilled West Virginia semi-truck accident lawyer right now. Our creative attorneys at Tiano O’Dell are here to assist you. Give us a call at (304) 720-6700 as soon as possible to start your pursuit of justice. You will appreciate having us at your side as you work through the challenging claims procedure.
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