Charleston, WV (December 17, 2024) – On Sunday, December 15, there were reported injuries after a crash involving a commercial truck in the Charleston area. The incident took place on Interstate 64 near Washington Street early that morning, around 10:20 a.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide the necessary aid to the involved parties.
At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been determined. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt and transported to a local hospital for additional support. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities worked to assist at the scene. No updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided at this time. No additional information on the incident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in West Virginia
Large trucks pose a significant risk to others on the road. This may be why most of us feel a ping of anxiety when sharing the road with a big rig. There were a total of 880 truck crashes in West Virginia in 2020. Across the state, a total of 964 cars were involved in accidents with trucks. A combined 346 people were hurt in big truck crashes in West Virginia. Semi-trucks killed 32 people in West Virginia. Big trucks are involved in 10.9 percent of fatal car accidents in West Virginia, compared to 9.3 percent of fatal car accidents across the country. This shows that the state has a higher risk of deadly trucking accidents than others. It’s important that you are ready to take the necessary actions to protect your legal rights if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a trucking accident.
Your ability to lead a normal life can be on the line after a serious auto accident, especially if it involves a large truck. The steps you take now can impact the rest of your life. You need to get started on your personal injury claim as soon as possible by consulting with a competent Charleston semi-truck accident lawyer. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, to get started on your case. Give us a call 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 that we can update the post with accurate information. We will also remove the post upon request.
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