Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office released a statement related to a fatal car accident that occurred in early 2025.
According to a statement released on the County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the investigation into the fatal accident that occurred on April 20, 2025, remains active.
24-year-old Baylea Bower of Bloomingrose was pronounced dead on the scene as a result of a head on collision on the Coalfields Expressway in Sophia, WV.
Officials with the Sheriff’s Office say, they understand the concerns of the public as well as the victims’ friends and her family. They say they must conduct a complete and thorough investigation before filing charges or making any arrests.
According to the post, evidence has been collected and sent to the WV State Police Forensics Lab for analysis. Additional records have been requested through the Circuit Court of Raleigh County and are pending return from the parties they were requested from. Once all evidence has been analyzed and all records received the appropriate charges will be filed in this case.
The lead investigator on the case is Lt. Jason L. Redden who has over 22 years’ experience in conducting all types of investigations.
According to the post, Lt. Redden continues to be in close consultation with the Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office regarding this investigation.
