James H. âPeteâ Burkett and his wife, Shirley, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle, J.J. Behr Jr. of Springfield and the 12-year-old passenger in his Chevrolet Cavalier were both transported to hospitals in critical condition, Hampshire County Sheriffâs deputies said.
Behr, 20, on Tuesday lay in a bed at Winchester Medical Center with multiple injuries. His mother, Jes Mendez Behr, reported that he is breathing on his own, but has a long road to recovery.
âWhen he is ready to move around he will be in a wheelchair for a while,â she said.
Cumberland Times-News
Dec 19, 2020
SHANKS, W.Va. â Two people were killed and two seriously injured following a head-on crash near Shanks on Friday.
The Hampshire County Sheriffâs Office said James H. Burkett Jr. and his wife, Shirley J. Burkett, of Points, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:05 a.m. accident near the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Little Cacapon Road.
Jeremiah Behr Jr. of Springfield and a 12-year-old passenger were initially treated at Hampshire Memorial Hospital before being transported to other facilities.
According to a news release, Behr lost control of his vehicle and struck a Ford Focus occupied by the Burketts.
James H. Burkett and his wife, Shirley, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle, Jeremiah Behr Jr. of Springfield and a 12-year-old passenger in his Chevrolet Cavalier were both listed in critical condition this afternoon, Hampshire County Sheriffâs deputies said.
Authorities said the accident occurred about 10:05 a.m. when Behrâs westbound Cavalier apparently crossed the centerline and hit the Burkettsâ Ford Focus head on.
Police said the accident might have been the result of Behr sliding out of control because his carâs tires were bald.
Behr and the 12-year-old were originally taken to Hampshire Memorial Hospital before being transported elsewhere for treatment.