A Deadly West Virginia Crash on Red House Hill
Red House, WV — Unfortunately, early Monday morning, around 5:45 a.m., a local man was 
killed in a head-on automobile collision on Red House Hill. The deadly crash happened by Cossin’s Exxon in Putnam County, according to news sources.
The victim has been identified as Adam Shawver. He was 26 years old and a 2006 graduate of Poca High. Adam is survived by a wife, son, parents and other family members. A Memorial service for Mr. Shawver will be held on Thursday, October 16th.
The collision happened as another vehicle was making a left turn into the Exxon station. Mr. Shawver was driving over a hill when he was then unable to stop in time to avoid the other vehicle. The hill likely created a blind spot. He hit the other driver head on. Mr. Shawver’s vehicle was then hit by the car traveling behind his.
The woman in the vehicle hit by Mr. Shawver’s car was injured in the crash and taken to the hospital. There is no word on her condition yet.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Shawver’s family. We wish them much peace and comfort during this difficult time. Also, we wish a full and speedy recovery to the injured woman in the other car.
Safety Tips from West Law Firm
Uneven terrain or pavement impedes drivers’ ability to make timely stops in case of an unexpected event. Local drivers who are most used to the neighborhood are especially at risk – familiarity tends to make us let our guard down and pay less attention to the road. The safest course of action whenever you have less than perfect visibility of the road ahead is to slow down.
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Full Obituary For Adam Shawver
Adam was a wonderful husband, amazing father, loving son and brother. He is a 2006 graduate of Poca High School; member of the Carpenters Union # 1207 Charleston and a member of Lone Oak Church of God Mission.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Earl and Anna Bell Carney and Frank and Edna Shawver; aunt Shirley J. Carney and uncle Gerrell Tucker.
Adam is survived by his wife, Mrs. Holly Shawver; son Jacob Levi Shawver; parents Frank and Gale Shawver of Red House; sister Laray and husband Matt Skidmore of Red House; nieces Ashton and Kallee Skidmore of Red House; uncles Ronald Carney of Red House, John Shawver of Buffalo and Gilbert Shawver of Buffalo and aunts Diane and husband Carl Fisher of Raymond City and Caroll Goodall Shawver of Charleston.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Adam Shawver will be 1:00 PM Thursday October 16, 2014 at Lone Oak Church of God Mission with Pastor Scott Casto officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Brooks West is a West Virginia personal injury lawyer who helps people who have been injured by negligence or wrongful conduct. He is the President and founder of West Law Firm and has been an attorney since 2005. Brooks is a Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member and has been awarded the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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