Nitro, WV (December 23, 2024) – On Sunday, December 22, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Nitro area. The crash occurred at around 4:25 p.m. at the corner of Center Street and Main Avenue. At least one person involved suffered injuries in the collision.
The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel, and those requiring additional treatment were later hospitalized for treatment. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident into the cause of the crash, and more updates will be released as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in West Virginia
The open road is a part of our lives, and most of us have to drive every day to get from place to place. Unfortunately, driving is far from safe, and many people in our great state are unfairly hurt in car accidents each year. In 2021, 281 people died in car accidents in West Virginia, and a total of 1.572 deaths were reported for every 100 million miles driven across the state that year. Not only that, but West Virginia reported 20.56 deaths for every 100,000 people on average in the past five years. In a recent year, 906 people were seriously hurt in car accidents in West Virginia. Three times as many people die on country roads in West Virginia as on interstates. No matter how you were hurt, if a reckless driver is to blame, you should consult with an experienced legal team to make sure your legal rights are upheld. It’s always in your best interests to work closely with a competent team of Nitro car accident lawyers to make sure your legal case is handled properly. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC today at (304) 720-6700 to get started on your case.
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