Oakwood, WV (January 16, 2025) – On Wednesday, January 15, there were reported injuries after a car crash in the Oakwood area. The accident was reported that afternoon, around 2:53 p.m., on Interstate 64. Three or more vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
At least one person involved in the collision was hurt, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary medical aid. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information 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 Wrecks
Every day, we need to drive to get where we’re going, and every year, serious car accidents happen in West Virginia, leading to too many deaths or injuries. In 2021, there were 281 accident-related deaths in the state. On average, for every 100 million miles driven in the state that year, 1,572 people died on the state’s roads on average. Over the past five years, there have been about 20.56 deaths for every 100,000 people reported annually. In a recent year, car accidents in West Virginia badly hurt a total of 906 people. In West Virginia, almost three times more people die on rural roads than on highways. It’s important to work closely with a competent law team to get fair compensation after a serious accident.
Your ability to lead a normal life can be at risk after a serious crash. It’s always in your best interests to work closely with a competent Oakwood car accident lawyer to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, is here to help. If you’re ready to get started on your claim, contact our offices 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 that we can update the post with accurate information. We will also remove the post upon request.
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