All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

One person lifeflighted after wreck at Childers Run and Route 33 intersection

A tow truck operator prepares to remove the vehicles from the hillside off the Route 33 westbound.
A tow truck operator prepares to remove the vehicles following Thursday's wreck.

BUCKHANNON – Two people were injured in a wreck at the intersection of Route 33 and Childers Run Crossing on Thursday morning. The wreck sent both vehicles off the road and down the hill on the westbound side of the highway.

According to the crash report filed by the Buckhannon Police Department, the two-vehicle collision occurred Jan. 27 at 9:12 a.m. A white 2018 K2500 Chevrolet pickup driven by Terry McFarlan, 61, of Harman was traveling west on Route 33 and was approaching the Childers Run Crossing intersection. A gray 2021 Ford Fusion driven by John Claypoole, 69, of Buckhannon was traveling north, crossing over Route 33 to Childers Run Road.

According to the report, Claypoole pulled out in front of McFarlan and struck the front his vehicle. Claypoole was found at fault for failing to yield the right of way.

McFarlan was transported by Upshur EMS to St. Joseph’s Hospital with a possible injury and Claypoole was transported by HealthNet to WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Their conditions were not immediately available Friday afternoon.

The Childers Run and Kesling Mill intersections on Route 33 have been the site of numerous serious wrecks. After several fatalities, the West Virginia Department of Highways announced last spring that it plans to install stoplights at both intersections. According to a previous My Buckhannon story, construction on the traffic signals could begin this spring.

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

This week’s Hank Ellis All-Stars: Abby Radabaugh and Jeremy Jett

Buckhannon’s Hank Ellis All-Stars for Dec. 8–Dec. 14 are Abby Radabaugh and Jeremy Jett. Radabaugh placed fourth with two pins at the Women of Ironman tournament, while Jett went a perfect 7-0 over the weekend.

Wesleyan women escape West Liberty with a 80-71 win behind Witt’s 30 points

Emma Witt’s 30-point, 10-rebound double-double keyed West Virginia Wesleyan’s 80-71 road win over West Liberty as the Lady Bobcats rallied late to improve to 5-2 (3-1 MEC).

Wesleyan men fall on the road to West Liberty, 101-65

Wesleyan’s Dandridge honored as MEC Female Basketball Player of the Week

West Virginia Wesleyan freshman guard Kilah Dandridge was named MEC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week after averaging 22.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in two wins, including a 30-point outing.

Buckhannon City Council again considers citywide address overhaul that would affect every home and business

At a public hearing on a grant related to a citywide readdressing project, residents pushed back while city officials promised to move slowly and keep the community informed.

Carolyn Ann Tenney

Carolyn Ann Tenney, 87, a longtime Buckhannon homemaker, volunteer and talented crafter, died December 16, 2025; services will be held December 20 with burial at Upshur County Memorial Park.

Lawrence Eugene Woodson

Lawrence Eugene “Woody” Woodson, 78, a lifelong outdoorsman and former Columbia Gas Transmission and WVDOH worker from Buckhannon, WV, died December 14, 2025, and is survived by his children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family.

What to watch for at Thursday’s city and county meetings

Buckhannon City Council and the Upshur County Commission wrap up 2025 Thursday with light agendas but a few big-ticket items.

Nearly 50 Upshur County students honored as WVWC announces fall 2025 President’s List, Provost’s List

Forty-seven Upshur County students earned academic honors at West Virginia Wesleyan College for the fall 2025 semester.