MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. A horse and a woman were injured when a trailer disconnected from a truck driving westbound at mile marker 13 near the Preston County line.
The driver told investigators the trailer became disconnected and traveled about 1/2 mile down the highway before crashing.
The driver sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was transported to J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A horse suffered alaceration and will require stitches.
Two horses were in the trailer. The condition of the second horse is unknown.
There were only two horses in the trailer at the time of the crash, and the condition of the other horse is unknown.