West Side, WV (February 3, 2025) – On Sunday, February 2 there were confirmed injuries in a car accident in West Side. Emergency crews were notified of the crash that afternoon around 1:58 p.m. Local reports revealed that the collision took place at the corner of Smith Patton Road and MacCorkle Avenue SW and resulted in serious injuries.
The crash victims were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later transferred to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The severity and number of the related injuries have not yet been determined. The area was temporarily closed to outside traffic until tow trucks were able to remove the wreckage and other resulting debris. No further information on the crash has been provided at this time. However, local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Reckless Driving Crashes in West Virginia
Serious car accidents can happen at nearly any time, and reckless driving is all over West Virginia roads. Distracted driving is one of the most common factors in serious crashes across the state. The most current statistics available for the state show that distractions account for a sizable number of crashes. Recent studies have found that driver distraction can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. In the United States, distracted driving is a factor in over 3,000 fatalities and over 400,000 serious injuries annually. You can easily travel the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a single text at highway speeds, and using cell phones behind the wheel is becoming more and more common on West Virginia roads. It’s important that you’re ready to fight for a full and fair recovery after being unrightfully hurt in a crash caused by the actions of a reckless driver.
It can be a long and hard path to get the full compensation you are owed after a serious auto accident. With the help of our diligent team of West Side personal injury attorneys at Tiano O’Dell, you can be sure your case is in good hands.
We are a trusted law firm that has a proven history of helping crash victims from all over West Virginia take action and pursue successful cases against reckless motorists. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell today at (304) 720-6700 to get started with your claim.
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 we can update the post with accurate information. We will also remove the post upon request.
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