Charleston, WV (December 21, 2024) – On Friday, December 20, at least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Charleston area. The collision occurred that afternoon around 12:29 p.m. at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Wyoming Street. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary medical aid to the crash victims.
There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the extent of the resulting damages has not been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed as emergency crews provided aid at the scene. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for additional support. The area was later reopened after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage. No additional information on the accident has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Crashes in New Mexico
The number of deaths caused by speeding has gone up in recent years. In 2021, 12,330 people were killed in speeding-related accidents. More than 12,000 people were killed in speed-related accidents in 2022, and 24 percent of drivers aged 18 to 44 who were involved in deadly accidents were going too fast. In 2021, there were 11,057 deadly high-speed crashes reported in the United States. Speeding is a cause of fatal accidents on dry, wet, snowy, and icy roads, among other circumstances. Speeding was a factor in 27.8 percent of fatal accidents in 2022, making it more likely than other types of car accidents.
If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt in a car accident, you need to be ready to take action to ensure your legal rights are protected. When you work closely with a respected West Virginia law firm, you will be in the best possible position to get the full value of your case. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC today at (304) 720-6700 to get started on your case. You will be glad that you did.