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Elderly man dies in Tucker crash

By Brad Johnson 1 min read

TUCKER COUNTY - An elderly man died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck in Tucker County on Sunday afternoon, police said.

Ralph D. Mullenax, 83, of Fairmont, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash, which took place at approximately 3:45 p.m. on U.S. Route 219 in Tucker County, according to a Monday morning West Virginia State Police press release.

Mullenax was traveling southbound on 219 when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the eastern edge of the roadway and crashed, the release states.

Mullenax’s next of kin has been notified, police said. The State Police investigation of the incident remains ongoing. No further information had been released as of press time.

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