Cross Lanes, WV (March 17, 2025) – On Monday, March 17, a serious car crash in the Cross Lanes area required support from local paramedics. The collision took place early that morning at around 6:24 a.m. at the 5543 block of Rocky Fork Road. At least one person involved in the crash suffered injuries, and the crash victims were quickly treated by attending paramedics.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals after being treated by attending paramedics. The roadway was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and reopen the road to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing crash investigation is in progress, and more information will be released as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Crashes in West Virginia
Serious car accidents can happen at nearly any time, and reckless driving is all over West Virginia roads. Distracted driving is one of the most common factors in serious crashes across the state. The most current statistics available for the state show that distractions account for a sizable number of crashes. Recent studies have found that driver distraction can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. In the United States, distracted driving is a factor in over 3,000 fatalities and over 400,000 serious injuries annually. You can easily travel the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a single text at highway speeds, and using cell phones behind the wheel is becoming more and more common on West Virginia roads. You must be ready to fight for a full and fair recovery after being unrightfully hurt in a crash caused by the actions of a reckless driver.
After a serious auto accident, obtaining the full compensation you deserve can be a challenging journey. With the help of our diligent team of Cross Lanes personal injury attorneys at Tiano O’Dell, you can be sure your case is in good hands. We are a trusted law firm that has a proven history of helping crash victims from all over West Virginia take action and pursue successful cases against reckless motorists. Contact our offices today at (304) 720-6700 to get started with your claim.
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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