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Big Bend resident Brian Wagoner, 20, has made significant improvement during the
past 48 hours, according to a family spokesperson. A funeral for his father, Rodney
Wagoner, 44, was held yesterday.
Much of last week the Calhoun youth was listed in critical condition. "He has been in
lots of peoples thoughts and prayers," said family friend Karen Shreve. "His mother
and sister are looking forward to his release," she said.
Stumptown resident Melvin Shaffer, 18, was released from Charleston Area Medical
Center Friday. His sister Natasha Shaffer says "He has a long road ahead of him,"
having a broken thigh and other bones which have required reconstruction. "It could
be a year before he returns to normal," she said.
Both young men were seriously injured in a head-on collision at Big Bend last Sunday,
in which the elder Wagoner was killed.
Karen Shreve is helping raise funds for the Wagoner family, who have lost their
bread-winner. "People, so far, have started helping them financially and with food,"
she said. "They do need help," she said.
Contributions can be sent directly to the Wagoner's, Route 1, Box 1A, Big Bend WV
26136. For further information you may call Shreve at 304-354-0065.
State Police at the Grantsville detachment declined public information requests
regarding charges related to the accidents, although Trooper F. L. Hammack told The
Parkersburg News citations may be forthcoming.
According to The Parkersburg News, Trooper Hammack stated none of the accident
victims were wearing seatbelts.
Natasha Shaffer, sister of Melvin Shaffer, requested the trooper's statement be
corrected, that Shaffer was buckled up, according to physician's at CAMC.
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