Charleston, WV (January 5, 2024) – On Saturday, January 4, at least one person was hurt following a traffic accident in the Charleston area. The collision happened at the corner of Washington Street W. and Pennsylvania Avenue S. that night around 7:36 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to aid the involved parties.
There were reported injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The injured parties were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Ambulances were available to transport the involved parties to a local hospital for further treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site and reopen the area to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
West Virginia Car Wrecks
Most of us have to drive every day. Unfortunately, the road continues to be the site of serious collisions, and every year, far too many people are killed or lose their lives across the state of West Virginia. A total of 281 people were killed in collisions statewide in 2021, and there were 1.572 deaths in the state for every 100 million miles driven that year, on average. Even more, West Virginia reported an average of 20.56 deaths per 100,000 people in the last five years. A combined 906 people were severely hurt in car accidents across the state in a recent year. Statistics show that almost three times as many people die on country roads than on interstates in West Virginia. It’s key that you are ready to seek a complete recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a competent legal team.
Your future can be at risk after being unfairly hurt by a reckless driver. It’s always in your best interests to partner with a trained team of Charleston car accident lawyers to make sure your case is handled appropriately. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC today at (304) 720-6700.
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