W.Va. Deputy Killed When Coal Truck Crashes Into Cruiser

Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Caden Mullins was killed when a coal truck collided with his patrol vehicle, and a passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to a hospital.
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Oct. 26, 2026
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What to Know

  • Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Caden Mullins was killed Saturday when a coal truck crashed into his patrol cruiser at an intersection.
  • Mullins was pronounced dead at the scene, and a passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to a hospital.
  • West Virginia State Police are investigating the crash, and a law enforcement procession is planned to honor the fallen deputy.
Logan County, WV, Sheriff's Office
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Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Caden Mullins died after a coal truck struck his cruiser at an intersection Saturday, and state police are investigating the fatal crash.


 

Key Takeaways

  • Most crashes involved responding to calls or patrols, with some incidents linked to high-speed pursuits and distracted driving.
  • A notable number of struck-by incidents occurred during night hours and at crash scenes.

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A West Virginia deputy died after a coal truck crashed into his cruiser Saturday.

Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Caden Mullins was struck by the truck at around 4:30 p.m. at an intersection, MetroNews reports. Mullins was pronounced dead at the scene, and a passenger in the cruiser was airlifted to the hospital.

No details were released concerning the condition of the passenger. It's also unclear if anyone in the coal truck was injured.

West Virginia State Police are investigating the incident.

A procession for Mullins from Charleston to a funeral home in Man is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday. 

"Multiple law enforcement agencies and first responders are expected to join us as we honor our brother and accompany him on his journey home," the sheriff's office stated in a social media post.

"As we come together to honor a life of service and sacrifice, we are reminded that the law enforcement family stands united, especially in our darkest hours," the agency added.

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