Charleston, WV (January 4, 2024) – On Friday, January 3, a serious car crash in the Charleston area required support from local paramedics. The collision took place early that afternoon around 12:18 p.m. at the corner of Brawley Walkway and Summers Street. At least one person involved in the crash suffered injuries, and the crash victims were quickly treated by attending paramedics.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals after being treated by attending paramedics. The roadway was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and reopen the road to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing crash investigation is in progress, and more information will be released as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Wrecks in West Virginia
Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury here in West Virginia and across the United States. Charleston consistently reports a large number of crashes each year. Statistics reveal that there were 2,050 collisions reported on the city’s roads in a recent year. That’s an average of 5.61 accidents each day. That figure went down to 1,505 accidents in 2020, which is about 4.12 accidents a day on average. If you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a crash, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for compensation by working closely with a competent legal team with a proven history of handling successful personal injury claims.
You do not want to leave your recovery in the hands of a large insurance provider. Instead, you should consult with a talented team of Charleston car accident lawyers with a proven background of helping injured parties pursue fair recoveries. The legal team at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC is here to help you during this time. Contact our offices today at (304) 720-6700 to get started on your claim.
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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