Huntington, WV: Bloodmobile paced by glowing object
On March 5, 1967, a Red Cross bloodmobile near Huntington, West Virginia, was approached by a glowing object from the woods that paced the vehicle and extended arms toward it before departing due to oncoming headlights.
Background
Witnesses and Event
At night, Beau Shertzer and a young nurse were driving a Red Cross bloodmobile on State Highway 2 near Huntington, West Virginia. They noticed a flash of light in the nearby woods, followed by a white glow that rose slowly and moved toward their vehicle.
Approach and Pursuit
Shertzer accelerated, but the object positioned itself above the vehicle and kept pace alongside. He saw an extension being lowered toward the roof, and another arm on the passenger side, as if in a pincer movement.
Termination
The object withdrew as the lights of oncoming vehicles appeared. No further interaction followed.
Sources and Significance
Reported in the work of John A. Keel, including Flying Saucer Review (1967) and The Mothman Prophecies (1975). The event fits the wave of paranormal sightings in the Ohio Valley in 1966–1967, linked with UFOs and the Mothman phenomena.