South Charleston, WV (January 4, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the South Charleston area on Friday, January 3. That afternoon around 12:31 p.m., the collision was reported on Interstate 64 WB near Montrose Drive. The extent and number of the related injuries have not yet been determined.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized for further medical support and examination. The area was temporarily closed while paramedics and local authorities were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. 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.
Speeding-related Crashes in West Virginia
The actions you take behind the wheel can cause life-changing crashes. A lot of people in West Virginia are known to speed on the road, leading to a lot of major accidents every year. If you speed on the road, you are more likely to lose control of your car, and when you do, the force of force is often much greater. In West Virginia, 5.43 out of every 100,000 people died due to speeding-related crashes in a recent year. More than nine percent of all deaths in West Virginia that were caused by speeding happened in Kanawha County. Across the state in 2020, 60 people died in accidents that were caused by speeding. This was about 20 percent of all accidents. An experienced legal team can help you file a strong personal injury claim if you or someone you care about is hurt by a driver who breaks the law.
You do not want to be held responsible for another person’s reckless actions behind the wheel. You may be able to be made whole again after a serious crash by working closely with a trained South Charleston personal injury lawyer to pursue a strong claim for recovery. Give us a call today at (304) 720-6700.
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