Teenager Dead in West Virginia Accident
By: Ciara Brown & Jennifer Mullen
Updated: January 16, 2013
CAPON BRIDGE, WV - West Virginia State Police say just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, a car accident occurred on Smokey Hollow Road, four miles off of Route 50.
18-year-old, Hunter Crane of Whitacre, VA, was traveling north when his vehicle exited the west roadway edge, struck a utility pole, and rolled several times, before crashing into a tree and coming to a complete stop.
Crane was ejected as a result of the crash and pronounced dead at the scene.
Frederick County School officials have confirmed that Crane was a senior at James Wood High School. He was also a member of the varsity football team, according to the roster.
Officials are still unaware of what caused this accident.
The case remains under investigation.
18-year-old, Hunter Crane of Whitacre, VA, was traveling north when his vehicle exited the west roadway edge, struck a utility pole, and rolled several times, before crashing into a tree and coming to a complete stop.
Crane was ejected as a result of the crash and pronounced dead at the scene.
Frederick County School officials have confirmed that Crane was a senior at James Wood High School. He was also a member of the varsity football team, according to the roster.
Officials are still unaware of what caused this accident.
The case remains under investigation.
