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Kanawha County deputies have released the name of the driver from a fatal crash Wednesday night on Interstate 79.
Steven Cooper, 60, of Spencer was transported to a hospital following the crash and was later pronounced dead, a news release from the sheriffâs office said.
The crash happened about 10:20 p.m. near the Frame exit.
Emergency crews said Cooper had to be cut from his car, a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. Deputies said Cooper was traveling north on a curve when his car crossed the southbound lanes and crashed into a rock wall and ditch.
Deputies said based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed that Cooper had a pre-existing medical condition and was unable to control the vehicle at the time of the crash.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident. | 
