Chelyan, WV (January 15, 2025) – On Tuesday, January 14, there were reported injuries after a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The accident was reported early that morning, around 9:58 a.m., on Interstate 77 WB near mile marker 84. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene. There were reports of lane closures at the scene.
At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries, and emergency crews were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Those with injuries were transported to area hospitals for further care. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. No additional information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation at this time. More information will be released as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-Related Crashes in West Virginia
When you speed, there’s always a much greater risk of a serious crash, and this is due to basic physics. The impact will almost always involve significant force, which raises the risk of serious or even life-threatening injuries. In 2021, speeding drivers were to blame for almost 28 percent of fatal crashes, 13 percent of injury crashes, and nine percent of property damage collisions. There were more than 12,000 deaths in 2022 as a result of high-speed crashes, and the number of related deaths increased by nearly eight percent from 2020 to 2021. In the latter year, a combined 12,330 people died due to speeding drivers. The number of deadly crashes caused by speeding went up by 28.1 percent from 2018 to 2021. You must be ready to pursue a strong personal injury claim after a serious collision with the help of a competent Chelyan personal injury lawyer. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, today at (304) 720-6700 to get started on your claim.
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