Malden, WV (January 12, 2025) – At least one person suffered injuries following a car crash in the Malden area on Saturday, January 11. The accident took place at the intersection of Malden Drive and Kanawaha Salines Drive that afternoon around 12:39 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties, and those requiring additional support were later hospitalized.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The circumstances leading to the crash were not included in the initial reports. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, 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 Accidents
Many of us drive every day, either to go to work, complete necessary errands, or just go about our regular lives 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. A total of 906 individuals suffered severe injuries in car accidents throughout the state in a recent year, and statistics show that almost three times as many people die on country roads than on interstates.
It’s key that you are ready to seek a complete recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a competent Malden car accident lawyer. To achieve this, do not wait to contact Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, today at (304) 720-6700. Our accomplished legal team is ready to fight for your rights.
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