Bridgeport, WV (March 30, 2025) – On Saturday, March 29, there were fatal injuries after a motorcycle accident in the Bridgeport area. The deadly crash took place at the crossing of Johnson Avenue and Barnetts Run Road early that morning at around 10:33 a.m. A motorcycle and another vehicle reportedly collided at the scene.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. Tow trucks were needed to clear the area of the resulting wreckage and other debris. The identity of the deceased party has not yet been revealed, and it is unknown if any others were hurt in the crash. No further updates on the fatal crash are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in West Virginia
Riding a motorcycle is a great pastime enjoyed by many West Virginia residents, and there is nothing quite like the feeling and exhilaration of hitting the open road on the back of a bike. However, there are risks involved, and riders are much more exposed to the dangers of the road. 41 people died in motorcycle crashes across West Virginia in 2022, which is 41 percent more than the year before. A total of seven people died for every 10,000 motorbikes that were reported in the state. More than one-third of fatal motorbike accidents were caused by alcohol. People on motorcycles have 28 times the chance of dying in a crash than people in cars.
If someone close to you is unexpectedly killed in a motorcycle accident, you may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of an empathetic and brave legal team such as ours at Tiano O’Dell.
A reckless driver’s actions can instantly result in the permanent loss of someone close to you. In this regard, a deadly motorcycle accident is never simple to manage on your own, especially when it entails the terrible loss of a loved one. Just one death is too many, and the trained team of wrongful death lawyers in Bridgeport at Tiano O’Dell is here to fight for you and your family in your pursuit of justice. If you are prepared to get started on your case, we are only a phone call away. Contact our law offices today at (304) 720-6700.
Note: This post was written for informational purposes only. This post is based on information from secondary sources, and our team has not independently verified the accident details. If you identify any inaccuracies, please contact Tiano O’Dell, PLLC so we can update the post with accurate information. We will also remove the post upon request.
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