Saint Albans, WV – Authorities are asking the public for help after a hit-and-run crash involving a USPS mail truck left a postal worker injured Wednesday afternoon in Kanawha County.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 2:35 p.m. Wednesday at 12282 Coal River Road in Saint Albans, located in Kanawha County within the Charleston metro area. Deputies say an older model red Subaru Outback allegedly struck a USPS mail truck head-on, injuring the postal driver before fleeing the scene.
Investigators report the suspect vehicle likely sustained heavy front-end damage and was seen smoking after the crash as it left the area. The driver of the Subaru has not been identified, and no arrests have been announced.
The USPS driver was injured in the collision. Officials have not released updated information on the driver’s condition as of Wednesday evening.
Deputies are now urging residents and businesses along Coal River Road and surrounding areas to review doorbell cameras, security systems, and surveillance footage that may show the suspect vehicle traveling before or after the crash.
Anyone with video footage or information related to the incident is asked to upload evidence through the sheriff’s secure tip portal or contact investigators directly.
Tips can be submitted by calling 304-357-0169 and asking for Sgt. JR Coleman, or by visiting www.KanawhaSheriff.us. Video uploads can also be submitted through the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office evidence submission link.
Residents who live nearby are encouraged to check footage from Wednesday afternoon, even if the vehicle appears briefly or partially damaged.
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