East Bank, WV (January 11, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the East Bank area required support from local paramedics on Saturday, January 11. The collision occurred at the crossing of First Avenue and MacCorkle Avenue SE that morning around 12:28 a.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were sent to render aid to the involved parties.
The crash victims were treated at the scene by attending paramedics. Ambulances were present to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for additional treatment. The severity and number of the related damages have not been determined. Local authorities advised nearby drivers to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays. No further updates on the accident have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
West Virginia Car Crashes
Every day, we have to drive from A to B. Every year, car crashes occur in West Virginia, resulting in far too many fatalities or injuries. In 2021, 281 people were killed in accidents across the state. On average, 1,572 people died for every 100 million miles driven in the state that year. There have been an average of 20.56 deaths per 100,000 people each year for the last five years. In a recent year, car crashes across West Virginia seriously injured a total of 906 people. Nearly three times as many people die in West Virginia on country roads as on interstates. It’s important to be ready to work closely with a skilled legal team to get fair compensation after a major accident.
It can be difficult to maintain your life following a crash, and it’s important that you are able to work with an accomplished team of East Bank car accident lawyers to help you throughout the claims process. Tiano O’Dell has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue fair recoveries after a crash, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Call us today at (304) 720-6700.
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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