Maggie Driggs and Richard Brian Chandler Accident Death: Two Lives Lost in Webster County UTV Crash
The families, friends and loved ones of Maggie Driggs and Richard Brian Chandler are grieving after the two West Virginians lost their lives in a tragic UTV crash in Webster County.
Maggie Driggs, 24, of the Charleston area, and Richard Brian Chandler, 43, of Hurricane, were killed in the crash Saturday evening, September 5, 2026, in the Bergoo area of Webster County. Their deaths have brought profound sadness to the people who knew them and to a community now mourning two lives lost far too soon.
Fatal UTV Crash in Bergoo
According to the Webster County Sheriff’s Department, authorities received an automated crash notification at approximately 7:30 p.m. indicating a possible collision in the area of Bergoo Road. A subsequent 911 call reported that a side-by-side UTV had left the roadway and traveled approximately 75 feet over an embankment.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, where they discovered that three people had been ejected from the UTV.
Driggs and Chandler were pronounced dead at the scene. The third person involved in the crash was transported to Webster Memorial Hospital for treatment and was later released.
Remembering Maggie Driggs
Maggie Driggs was 24 years old and from the Charleston area.
Although authorities have released limited personal information about her, her death represents a devastating loss for her family, friends and everyone who knew her.
At 24, Maggie’s life was still filled with possibilities. The years ahead could have brought new experiences, relationships, accomplishments and memories. Instead, those closest to her are now left to remember the life she lived and the moments they shared with her.
For her family and friends, the memories created before this tragedy will remain an important part of keeping her memory alive.
Remembering Richard Brian Chandler
Richard Brian Chandler, 43, of Hurricane, was also killed in the crash.
Richard’s death leaves another family and circle of friends facing the difficult reality of an unexpected loss. His loved ones will now carry memories of the time they shared with him while navigating the grief that follows such a sudden tragedy.
The loss of a loved one in a fatal accident can leave families with little time to prepare for the emotions that follow. For Richard’s family and friends, the days ahead will be a time of remembrance, mourning and support for one another.
Webster County Community Mourns
The fatal crash occurred near the Webster and Randolph County line in the Bergoo area. West Virginia State Police and the Webster County Sheriff’s Department were among the agencies that responded to the scene.
First responders were already in the region because of the Bergoo Bash, a UTV and ATV-focused event supporting the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Authorities clarified that the fatal crash was not part of the Bergoo Ride that had taken place earlier that day.
The circumstances of the crash have nevertheless left a lasting impact on the families of those involved.
Investigation Continues
The Webster County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released a specific cause for why the UTV left the roadway, and additional details remain limited while the investigation continues.
The sheriff’s department has extended condolences to the families and loved ones of those involved and acknowledged the assistance provided by emergency responders and law enforcement agencies at the scene.
For the families of Maggie Driggs and Richard Brian Chandler, however, the investigation cannot diminish the personal loss they are experiencing.
Two lives have been taken, leaving behind family members and friends who must now learn to live with their absence. Maggie and Richard will be remembered by those who knew them, while their loved ones hold onto the memories and moments that made each of their lives meaningful.
The thoughts of the Webster County community remain with the families and friends of Maggie Driggs and Richard Brian Chandler as they mourn their heartbreaking loss.