Veronica Yoho and Gregory Nightengale die in fatal Wood County car crash

Veronica Yoho and Gregory Nightengale die in fatal Wood County car crash

Fatal Wood County car crash death of Veronica Yoho and Gregory Nightengale – Obituary

Veronica Yoho of Monaca, Pennsylvania, and Gregory Nightengale of Proctorville, Ohio, lost their lives in a tragic two-vehicle accident that took place Tuesday evening in Wood County, West Virginia. The crash occurred just before 7:30 p.m. along the eastbound side of U.S. Route 50 near the 5th Street exit.

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office reported that Yoho’s vehicle lost control on a slick section of the westbound lanes, spun out, and crossed into the path of oncoming traffic in the eastbound direction. Her car then collided with a vehicle driven by Jimmy Godfrey.

Nightengale died at the scene, while Yoho was transported to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Godfrey and two of his passengers sustained injuries and were also hospitalized.

A Wood County deputy who was driving behind one of the vehicles involved witnessed the crash firsthand. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.