Gov. Justice issues statement after death of logger in Webster County

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a logger in Webster County. 

“Cathy and I want to express our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the 24-year-old man who died today after a tragic logging accident in Webster County. Our West Virginia loggers do tough work that is sometimes dangerous, and we ask all West Virginians to continue praying for his family, and all those who work in our logging industry.”

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