Dunbar, WV (January 15, 2025) – On Tuesday, January 14, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Dunbar area. The crash was reported that afternoon, around 12:48 p.m., at the intersection of Washington Street W. and Dutch Hollow Road. Local reports revealed that two vehicles collided at the scene. Authorities advised drivers to be cautious of delays on the roadway.
Attending medical personnel provided aid to the injured parties before they were transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The vehicles involved in the crash sustained significant damage, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the debris and reopen the roadway. No additional information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress, and more updates 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.
West Virginia Car Wrecks
Most of us have to drive every day to get from point A to point B. Unfortunately, the road is far from safe, and you can be hurt by a reckless driver at almost any time on the road. In 2022, there were a total of 1,664,598 injury crashes and 4,226,677 ending in damaged property on American roads. Collisions cost the public almost $481.2 billion on average per year. In 2022, 42,514 people died in car accidents in the United States. Statistics show that teenagers are most likely to be in any kind of car crash, and an astounding 77 percent of people who drive have been in at least one accident in their lives. In fact, most Americans will be in three to four car accidents. There is a one in 366 chance that you will be in a crash for every 1000 miles you travel on the road. Your ability to lead a normal life can be at risk after a crash. Contact a qualified Dunbar car accident lawyer at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, today at (304) 720-6700.
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