d.7/29/06 Private First Class Daniel G. Chess, returning home from USMC basic training, was struck by another motorist on Interstate 79. Pfc. Chess was rounding a bend when his Mercury Mountaineer skidded and rolled onto its side. He was able to get out of the vehicle. As he did so, a vehicle struck him while trying to avoid Pfc. Chess’ vehicle. Before enlisting in the Marine Corps, he served Honorably in the Navy.