Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Bolivar and South Charleston
Motorcyclists killed in separate wrecks in Jefferson, Kanawha counties
WV Metro News | Thursday, May 8, 2025
By Staff
On Wednesday night, two motorcyclists tragically lost their lives in separate incidents in West Virginia, with one accident occurring on Route 340 near Bolivar, involving John Drake, a 24-year-old from Burkittsville, Maryland, who collided with a Mazda 3. The second fatality happened on Interstate 64 in South Charleston as a motorcycle and a truck hauling a trailer crashed. Local authorities continue to investigate these incidents, highlighting the ongoing risks motorcyclists face on state roads, particularly in busy areas frequented by both residents and travelers.
