Bergoo Bash Accident, West Virginia – ATV Event Draws Attention After Reported Incident

The Bergoo Bash in Webster County, West Virginia, brought ATV and UTV riders together Saturday, September 5, 2026, for a day of trail riding, community activities and fundraising, amid reports of an accident associated with the event.

The annual Bergoo Bash is held at the Bergoo Ballfield and is organized in support of the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s event featured an ATV/UTV poker run through the mountains of Webster County, followed by food vendors, a mud pit, live entertainment and other activities.

The event schedule called for riders to begin registering in the morning, with the final riders expected back by 5 p.m. before the evening activities began. Participants operating or riding on the trails were required to register and sign a liability release.

At this time, specific details about the reported accident, including the identity of anyone involved, the extent of injuries or whether anyone was killed, have not been independently confirmed through reliable current news reports.

The Bergoo Bash has a long history in the Webster County community and remains one of the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department’s major annual fundraisers. Webster County Tourism describes it as a major community event featuring miles of ATV and UTV trails, food, music and other activities.

As information develops, family members, event participants and members of the local community may be awaiting further details from emergency responders or authorities.

Anyone with firsthand information about the reported incident should rely on official statements from local authorities for confirmation. Until additional details are released, the circumstances surrounding the reported Bergoo Bash accident remain unclear.