Man Killed Trying to Repair Vehicle on I-79

KINGMONT, W.Va. — A commuter died on I-79 Thursday night while trying to repair his disabled vehicle.

Marvin Bell, 56, was struck by a wheel that detached from an unknown utility trailer traveling north bound. He was pulled over near milepost 133 on I-79 northbound and outside of his vehicle.

Bell died as aresult of his injuries.

Anyone with any information regarding the utility trailer is asked to contact the Fairmont Detachment of State Police at (304) 367-2701.