Eskdale, WV (January 17, 2025) – A serious auto accident in the Eskdale area on Thursday, January 16, required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred that afternoon around 3:43 p.m. on Interstate 77. Local reports revealed that a tractor-trailer was involved in the accident.
At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. At this time, the severity of the resulting injuries has not been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further treatment. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Tractor-trailer Crashes in West Virginia
Large trucks pose a significant risk to others on the road. This may be why most of us feel a ping of anxiety when sharing the road with a big rig. There were a total of 880 truck crashes in West Virginia in 2020. Across the state, a total of 964 cars were involved in accidents with trucks. Large truck crashes in West Virginia injured a total of 346 people. Semi-trucks killed 32 people in West Virginia. Big trucks are involved in 10.9 percent of fatal car accidents in West Virginia, compared to 9.3 percent nationwide. This shows that the state has a higher risk of deadly trucking accidents than others. You must be ready to take the necessary actions to protect your legal rights if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a trucking accident.
If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt in a collision, you need to be ready to act to protect your legal rights. Contact a qualified Eskdale tractor-trailer crash lawyer right away to get to work on your case. The legal team at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC is here to help. Give us a call today at (304) 720-6700.
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