Estil Burns Car Accident: Lewisburg Man Dies in Single-Car Accident in Summers County
A fatal vehicle crash occurred in the Pence Springs area of Summers County on Tuesday, April 16. According to reports, the vehicle’s lone occupant was Estil Burns, 54, of Lewisburg.
Individuals who witnessed the accident indicated that excessive speed did not play a part in the crash.
The Summers County Sheriff’s Department, West Virginia State Police, Talcott Fire Department, Summers County EMS and Summers County Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident.
Accident in full Details
The incident was reported around 3:00 PM on Routes 3 and 12 in the Pence Springs area, a locale known for its scenic beauty but also for its potentially hazardous road conditions. According to the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, Burns was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash. Early indications from the investigation suggest that speed was not a contributing factor, adding complexity to the efforts to determine the cause of the accident.
Emergency Response
Responding to the accident were units from several volunteer fire departments, including Talcott Volunteer Fire Department Station 51, Forest Hill Volunteer Fire Department Station 14, and Summers County Volunteer Fire Department Station 13, among others. The West Virginia State Police, Summers County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS were also at the scene, highlighting the serious nature of the crash and the coordinated response from the community’s emergency services.
