Police Cruiser Hit in Work Zone | Charleston News

A police cruiser was struck in a high-speed crash on I-77 North in Kanawha County early Tuesday, near mile marker 102—just before 5:30 AM—while the officer was on duty. The driver was hospitalized for evaluation but expected to recover; the other vehicle’s occupants declined medical care. Traffic was backed up as middle and fast lanes were closed, but all lanes are now reopened. Authorities say the crash occurred in a construction zone and remain investigating the cause, aiming to prevent future incidents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsaz.com/2026/09/16/part-i-77-reopened-after-police-cruiser-hit/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f555a9d800171b8e Report issues to [email protected].