Marmet, WV (January 11, 2024) – On Friday, January 10, at least one person was hurt following a traffic accident in the Marmet area. The collision took place at the corner of Sutphin Drive and Lens Creek Road that afternoon around 2:42 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
There were reported injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The injured parties were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Ambulances were available to transport the involved parties to a local hospital for further treatment. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site and reopen the area to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-related Crashes in West Virginia
It is well known that speeding greatly raises the risk of a major accident. Careless drivers who speed are often to blame for accidents that change people’s lives. In 2021, speeding-related accidents claimed the lives of 12,330 people in the United States. Almost 24 percent of drivers aged 18 to 44 who were involved in fatal accidents were speeding at the time of the impact. In the last 20 years, nearly one-third of all traffic deaths in the United States involved drivers who were going too fast. This careless behavior is a major factor in deadly accidents on dry, wet, snowy, and icy roads. In 2022, speeding was the main cause of 27.8 percent of fatal accidents, more than any other activity. If a careless driver hurts you or someone close to you, you should be ready to file a claim for compensation by working with a skilled group of lawyers who have a history of winning injury claims.
The rest of your life can be determined by your ability to recover after a serious crash. It’s important that you partner with a diligent Marmet personal injury 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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