David Alan Erikson Killed in Truck Accident on Rte. 19 in Nicholas County, WV
Nicholas County, WV — April 5, 2024, David Alan Erikson was killed following a truck accident at approximately 9:00 p.m. along Route 19.
According to authorities, 53-year-old David Alan Erikson was traveling in a southbound motor vehicle on Route 19 in the vicinity of Birch River when the accident took place.

The causal factors that led to the accident remain unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the vehicle collided with an empty log truck which had been parked along the side of the road. Reports indicate that the log truck was equipped with a warning flag, which was apparently displayed. Erikson incurred fatal injuries as a result of the wreck and was declared deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported.
Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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