Malden, WV (January 20, 2025) – On Sunday, January 19, there were reported injuries after an auto accident in the Malden area. The collision occurred that evening around 11:26 p.m. at the corner of Georges Creek Drive and Malden Drive. At least one person involved in the collision suffered injuries.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. Emergency responders were sent to render aid to the crash victims. Those requiring additional treatment were later hospitalized for further treatment. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Nevertheless, local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
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. Unfortunately, the road continues to be the site of serious collisions, and every year, far too many people are killed or lose their lives across the state of West Virginia. A total of 281 people were killed in collisions statewide in 2021, and there were 1.572 deaths in the state for every 100 million miles driven that year, on average. Even more, West Virginia reported an average of 20.56 deaths per 100,000 people in the last five years. In a recent year, a total of 906 individuals suffered severe injuries in car accidents throughout the state. Statistics show that almost three times as many people die on country roads than on interstates in West Virginia. It’s key that you are ready to seek a complete recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a competent legal team.
Your very way of life can be at risk after a serious auto accident. You must be ready to partner with a competent Malden car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC today at (304) 720-6700.
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