Steven Shay Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Catherine St in Rowlesburg, WV
Rowlesburg, WV — July 10, 2022, 56-year-old Steven Shay died in a collision with a truck and trailer on West Catherine Street in Preston County.
According to reports the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on West Catherine. The exact circumstances of the crash aren't clear, but reports say Shay's motorcycle crashed into the side of a pickup truck towing a trailer in the area.
Shay was airlifted to an area hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is currently available.
Commentary on Steven Shay Accident in Rowlesburg
Obviously there's still a lot of missing information here that will have to be addressed before anyone starts suggesting who's to blame. How fast was the motorcycle traveling? Did this crash happen at an intersection? If so, who had the right of way? How is the intersection controlled? Are there stop signs there? Lights? Were the truck and trailer someone's personal equipment or did they belong to a company? Were both drivers awake, alert, and paying attention?
That's just a handful of the many questions that still need answers. The point isn't to complicate things, just to acknowledge that most crashes are complicated already and their variables often get overlooked. To be sure the truth is found and the victim's loved ones get the facts and help they deserve, I hope that experienced professionals seek out more information.
