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W. Va. jail van driver in critical condition after accident

The van pulled out in front of a semi-truck heading east

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By C1 Staff

DODDRIDGE COUNTY, W. Va. — The driver of a West Virginia Regional Jail Authority van is in critical condition after pulling out in front of a semi-truck Tuesday.

WDTV reports that roads were closed while crews worked to clear the scene. The driver of the van was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Their name was not released.

The driver of the semi-truck was not transported.

The accident caused three cars to wreck.

Authorities say if the jail van driver survives, he will be issued a citation as he was found to be at fault for the accident.