Miner Identified in Fatal Tucker County Accident
Update: November 6, 2025, 9:11 p.m. DAVIS, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the unfortunate passing of the coal miner involved in the recent accident in Tucker County. Governor Morrisey shared on Facebook that Joey Mitchell Jr. was the miner who lost his life in the incident. He urged all West Virginians to remember Joey's family, friends, and fellow miners in their thoughts and prayers. Morrisey praised the hard work and courage of coal miners in the state, acknowledging their role in powering our communities and nation. The accident took place at the Mountain View Mine owned by Mettiki Coal, located along Route 48 northeast of Davis, on Thursday, November 6. Further details about the incident have not been disclosed. For the latest updates on this developing situation, stay tuned to 12 News.
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