Charleston, WV (December 31, 2024) – At least one person was injured following a traffic accident in Charleston on Sunday, December 29. The accident took place at the corner of Beech Avenue and Edgewood Drive that afternoon, around 1:24 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and those harmed were taken to nearby hospitals, but the extent and number of the resulting damages have not been determined.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. The roadway was temporarily closed due to the collision. Tow trucks were later dispatched in order to clear the scene and reopen the area to outside traffic. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined, but local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-Related Crashes in West Virginia
The actions you take behind the wheel can cause life-changing crashes. A lot of people in West Virginia are known to speed on the road, leading to a lot of major accidents every year. If you speed on the road, you are more likely to lose control of your car, and when you do, the force of force is often much greater. In West Virginia, 5.43 out of every 100,000 people died due to speeding-related crashes in a recent year. More than nine percent of all deaths in West Virginia that were caused by speeding happened in Kanawha County. Across the state in 2020, 60 people died in accidents that were caused by speeding. This was about 20 percent of all accidents. An experienced legal team can help you file a strong personal injury claim if you or someone you care about is hurt by a driver who breaks the law.
Your recovery is too important to take any chances after a serious collision. That’s why you should consult with a qualified Charleston personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your legal rights are secured. The legal team at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, is here to fight for you. Contact our offices today at (304) 720-6700 to get started on your case.
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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