Charleston, WV (February 22, 2025) – At least one person was hurt following an auto accident in the Charleston area on Friday, February 21. The collision occurred late that night at around 6:01 p.m. at the corner of Seventh Avenue and 21st Street W. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel.
The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. The circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been reported. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris in order to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
West Virginia Auto Accidents
Driving is a way of life for most West Virginians. Unfortunately, there is always a risk of a crash, and every year, too many people in our wonderful state are hurt badly or even killed in car accidents. A total of 281 people were killed in car accidents in West Virginia in 2021, and there were 1.572 deaths in the state for every 100 million miles driven that year. On top of that, West Virginia has had an average of 20.56 deaths per 100,000 people over the last five years. In a recent year, car accidents across the state resulted in a combined total of 906 serious injuries. In West Virginia, three times as many people die on back roads as on interstates. It’s key that you are ready to seek a complete recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a competent legal team. This can help better protect your legal rights when battling against a large insurance carrier.
You may be able to be made whole again after a crash by pursuing a strong injury claim with the help of a trained Charleston personal injury lawyer. With the help of the trained legal team at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, you can know that your case is in good hands. We are here to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Contact our 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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