Charleston, WV (January 1, 2025) – There were reported injuries following a car crash in Charleston on Wednesday, January 1. The collision happened at the 1546 block of Kanawha Boulevard E early that morning around 4:58 a.m. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
At this time, the extent and number of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals for further treatment. The circumstances leading to the accident were not immediately reported The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be released as the inquiry continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
West Virginia Car Accidents
A lot of us drive every day. There is always a chance of a major crash when you share the road with another driver. In 2022, there were a total of 1,664,598 crashes ending in injuries on American roads. That year, collisions contributed to nearly $481.2 billion in injury treatment. A combined 42,514 people were killed in car accidents in the United States that year, and statistics show that teenagers are most likely to be killed in a collision. About 77 percent of people who drive have been in at least one accident. Most Americans will be in three to four car accidents throughout their lives. Car accidents continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury here in West Virginia and across the country. With the help of a qualified legal team, you can a personal injury claim to be made whole again after a life-changing car crash.
The steps you take immediately after a crash are important. That’s why you should start your claim with the help of a competent Charleston car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC today at (304) 720-6700.
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