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A motorcyclist, identified as Christina Barnes, was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash on Interstate 79 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. The motorcyclist attempted to enter the emergency turnaround in the median but was struck by a Hyundai Sonata. The driver of the car was entrapped and taken to the hospital. Deputies are still investigating the incident.
Monongalia County Health Department and animal control officials are attempting to locate and capture 20 feral cats that may have rabies after a confirmed case of the disease. Residents and businesses in the Distributor Drive area have been alerted to be cautious of stray cats and seek treatment if exposed. In August, wildlife rabies vaccines will be distributed in the area to help prevent the spread of rabies.