Institute, WV (April 15, 2025) – On Sunday, April 14, at least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of a collision in the Institute area. Late that evening at around 7:23 p.m., the accident took place at the 50 block of Interstate 64. A tractor-trailer was involved in the collision.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. The crash victims were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment. At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided at this time. No further updates on the collision are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation. More updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Tractor-Trailer Accidents in West Virginia
Large trucks pose a significant risk to others on the road. This may be why most of us feel serious 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 disparity 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. This often means partnering with an experienced legal team to pursue the strongest personal injury claim possible in order to maximize your recovery.
If a collision unfairly injures you or a loved one, you must take immediate action to safeguard your legal rights. There is so much on the line after a serious crash, and the steps you take now can determine the rest of your life. Contact a qualified Institute 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. Please feel free to contact 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.
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to solicit business. The information provided should not be interpreted as medical or legal advice. The photo included in this post does not depict the actual accident scene.
