Charleston, WV (December 30, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a serious car crash in the Charleston area on Monday, December 30. The collision took place on Interstate 77 SB near MacCorkle Avenue that evening, around 7:12 p.m. Two vehicles were involved in the crash.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. At least one person involved in the accident was hurt, but the number and severity of the related damages have not yet been confirmed. The injured parties were later transferred to nearby hospitals by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. Local authorities advised nearby motorists to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
West Virginia Car Accidents
Most of us have to drive every day to get from point A to point B. Unfortunately, the road is far from safe, and you can always be hurt by a reckless driver. In 2022, there were a total of 1,664,598 injury crashes and 4,226,677 ending in damaged property. Collisions cost the American public almost $481.2 billion in treatment costs. In 2022, 42,514 people died in car accidents in the United States. Teenagers are most likely to be in any kind of car crash. About 77 percent of people who drive have been in at least one accident. Most Americans will be in three to four car accidents over the course of their lives. Every 1000 miles you drive, there is a one in 366 chance that you will be in a crash for every 100 miles you travel on the road. It can seem that nothing will ever be the same after a serious crash. You can work closely with a Charleston car accident lawyer to make sure your legal rights are protected. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, today at (304) 720-6700.
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