BUCKHANNON, WV — October 29, 2026 A serious two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Route 33 and WBUC Road in Buckhannon left 35-year-old Thomas Knight critically injured and claimed the life of his passenger, according to the Buckhannon Police Department.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:22 p.m. Thursday when a 2012 Ford Focus, driven by Knight, attempted to cross Route 33 as another vehicle traveled westbound. The approaching vehicle struck the Ford during the crossing maneuver.
Knight, a resident of Jane Lew, sustained critical injuries and was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for treatment.
His front-seat passenger, a 27-year-old woman from Buckhannon, was also taken to a nearby hospital but later died from her injuries.
Two children, ages 1 and 2, who were traveling in the back seat of the Ford, suffered minor injuries. Both were transported to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital for medical attention.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 51-year-old Weston man, received treatment at St. Joseph’s Hospital and was subsequently released.
Authorities have not announced a final determination regarding what caused the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
