A two-vehicle collision in Tallahassee on July 13, 2026, resulted in the death of a 17-year-old driver.
The Tallahassee Police Department reported that Kaleb Edouard succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after the crash at West Tennessee Street and High Road.
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Six other minors in the vehicles sustained injuries but are in stable condition. Police described the incident as a severe crash involving multiple young people.
Family and friends held a vigil at the scene. The victim's mother, Terra Edouard, urged others to wear seatbelts.
His basketball coach, Marvin Jefferson, remembered him as a special person with great energy.
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Brooke County Tables Highway Authority Funding
On July 21, 2026, the Brooke County Commission postponed a $4,000 annual allocation to the W. Va.
2/Interstate 68 Authority. Residents had voiced skepticism about the agency's performance.
Commissioner Tom Diserio noted the county contributes annually. Commissioner Stacey Wise defended the slow progress, citing multi-year phases typical of road construction.
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Wellsburg Councilman Larry Swanson said the county sees little progress. Resident Mary Blum demanded authority representatives attend a public meeting to give a report.
