RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV — A heartbreaking accident on Wednesday evening has left the Brandywine community mourning the loss of 55-year-old Mary Rexrode, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Randolph County.

According to the West Virginia State Police, the crash occurred around 6 p.m. on October 8, 2025, along U.S. Route 219 in Huttonsville. Preliminary reports indicate that Rexrode was traveling north when her vehicle suddenly left the roadway for reasons still under investigation. The car struck a culvert and overturned, coming to rest in the opposite lane.

Emergency crews arrived quickly at the scene, but despite their efforts, Rexrode was pronounced dead shortly after. Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The West Virginia State Police and accident reconstruction specialists are continuing their investigation to determine what may have caused the vehicle to veer off the road.

Mary Rexrode’s passing has deeply affected the Brandywine and Randolph County communities. Friends and neighbors remember her as a kind, dependable, and compassionate woman whose presence brought warmth to those around her. Her sudden loss is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be on the road.

As the investigation continues, local residents are rallying around Rexrode’s family with love and support during this time of immense sorrow.