BUCKHANNON, WV — October 29, 2026 A 27-year-old woman lost her life, and four other people were injured following a two-vehicle collision at an intersection along Route 33 in Buckhannon, Upshur County, according to the Buckhannon Police Department.
The victim was identified as Aislinn Posey, of Buckhannon, who was traveling as a front-seat passenger in a 2012 Ford Focus when the collision occurred Thursday afternoon.
Police reported that the Ford was attempting to cross Route 33 at WBUC Road when a westbound vehicle approached the intersection. At approximately 3:22 p.m., the westbound vehicle collided with the Ford.
Posey sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died.
The crash also left four other occupants injured. The 35-year-old driver of the Ford, a man from Jane Lew, was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He remained in critical condition following the collision.
Two children, ages 1 and 2, who were riding in the Ford’s back seat, suffered minor injuries and were taken to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the driver of the second vehicle, a 51-year-old man from Weston, received medical attention at St. Joseph’s Hospital before being released.
Authorities have not announced what caused the collision. The Buckhannon Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
