Charleston, WV (April 22, 2025) – On Tuesday, April 22, at least one person sustained injuries after an auto accident in the Charleston area. Early that morning at around 12:04 a.m., the crash was first reported on MacCorkle Avenue SE in front of the University of Charleston. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals. The severity and number of the related damages have not yet been determined. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined thus far. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Car Crashes in West Virginia
We have to drive from A to B every day. West Virginia has too many car accidents every year, killing or hurting far too many people. A combined 281 people died in crashes across the state in 2021. That year, 1,572 people died for every 100 million miles driven in the state. Every year for the past five years, there have been 20.56 deaths for every 100,000 people. A total of 906 people were badly hurt in car accidents in West Virginia in a recent year, and the state reports that almost three times as many people die on back roads as on interstates. In case you or a close one has been hurt in a serious motor vehicle accident, you should be ready to work closely with a skilled law team to pursue the maximum compensation possible in a personal injury claim.
It can be difficult to maintain your life following a crash. It is important that you can work with an accomplished team of Charleston car accident lawyers to help you throughout the claims process. Our reputable law firm, Tiano O’Dell, has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue fair recoveries after a crash. We are ready to get to work on your case. Reach out to our esteemed legal team today at (304) 720-6700 to initiate your case. You will be glad that we are on your side.
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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