Dawes, WV (December 18, 2024) – There were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Dawes area on Wednesday, December 18. The collision took place on Interstate 177 NB near mile marker 79 early that morning around 2:16 a.m. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
At this time, the number and severity of the related damages have not been confirmed. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed while local authorities worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were dispatched to remove the resulting wreckage and reopen the area to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Collisions in West Virginia
Certain actions behind the wheel are most likely to cause a serious crash. Unfortunately, many West Virginians are known to speed on the open road, causing a high number of serious crashes each year. Basic physics shows that you are more likely to lose control of a car when traveling at excessive speeds, and the force of impact is almost always much greater. The number of deaths in West Virginia that were caused by speeding was 5.43 per 100,000 people in a recent year. Over 9 percent of all speed-related deaths in West Virginia happened in Kanawha County. In West Virginia in 2020, 60 people died in accidents that were caused by speeding, making up for nearly 20 percent of auto accidents. If you or a loved one is hurt by a speeding driver, you may be able to be made whole again by pursuing a strong personal injury claim with the help of a qualified legal team.
The aftermath of a serious crash is never easy. You probably will not know what needs to be done to get the fair recovery you are owed. That’s why you should consult with a trained team of Dawes personal injury lawyers who have a proven history of helping crash victims pursue complete recoveries. The legal team at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC is here to fight for you. Give us a call today at (304) 720-6700 to get started on your case.
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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