Gallipolis Ferry, WV — July 11, 2023, Roger Deweese was killed in a tractor-trailer collision on Route 2 near Crab Creek Road in Gallipolis Ferry, WV.

Authorities say that on July 11, an accident occurred when an SUV and a tractor-trailer collided on Route 2 at approximately 4:00 p.m. According to reports, the SUV driver drove outside his lane into traffic coming in the opposite direction for unknown reasons. Sources say the SUV got into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer, and the two vehicles collided head-on.

Investigators have not determined what caused the accident. The SUV driver, Roger Deweese, reportedly sustained fatal injuries in the collision. No other injuries were reported.

The investigation is ongoing.

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