Authorities have released the identity of the driver involved in a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday in the Glasgow area of Kanawha County. The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Marvin James Smith Jr., of Rand, West Virginia.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened when the Jeep Grand Cherokee Smith was operating left the roadway while negotiating a left-hand curve. The vehicle then struck a utility pole with significant force before overturning and coming to rest beside the railroad tracks. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, but Smith did not survive the crash.
The impact caused considerable damage to both the vehicle and surrounding infrastructure. The area was temporarily closed to traffic while first responders worked to secure the site and begin the initial stages of the investigation.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit has since taken over the case and is working to determine what factors may have contributed to the accident. Investigators will review roadway conditions, vehicle evidence, and other details as part of their ongoing efforts to understand how the crash unfolded.
Community members in Rand and Glasgow are mourning the sudden loss of Smith, who is remembered by family and friends as someone who will be deeply missed.
The investigation remains active, and no further details have yet been released. Updates are expected as the Sheriff’s Office continues its work.
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