NUTTER FORT, Harrison County, W.Va., Oct. 31, 2026 — A Nutter Fort police officer was hospitalized briefly on Friday morning, October 30, after his patrol cruiser collided with another vehicle at the intersection of US Route 20 and Route 98, according to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. when the southbound cruiser struck a vehicle that was attempting to turn onto Route 98, the Sheriff's Office said. Witnesses told responding deputies that the cruiser had the right-of-way at the time of the collision.
The officer was taken for a medical evaluation along with his police K9 partner. The K9 was not hurt. The officer sustained minor injuries and has since been released from the hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was also transported, by Nutter Fort EMS, for a medical evaluation; that person's condition has not been released.
The officer notified dispatch immediately after the crash. The Nutter Fort Police chief, Nutter Fort Fire Department, Nutter Fort EMS and Harrison County sheriff's deputies all responded to the scene. Both vehicles were damaged and towed away. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash at the request of the Nutter Fort Police Department, and no cause has been released.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in West Virginia
This crash happened at US Route 20 and Route 98 in Nutter Fort, WV. Our West Virginia intersections page covers intersection crashes across West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
A large share of crashes occur at intersections, where vehicles cross paths, turn, or merge, raising the chance of a collision compared with open roadway.
What injuries are most common in intersection crashes?
Occupants frequently suffer whiplash, head and neck injuries, and bruising from the impact and sudden stop, even in crashes that look moderate from the outside.
What are the most common causes of intersection collisions?
Failing to yield the right-of-way, misjudging an oncoming vehicle's speed, and distracted driving are frequent factors in crashes where one vehicle is turning.
