West Side, WV (February 15, 2025) – On Friday, February 14, a serious pedestrian accident in Albuquerque required support from local emergency crews. The incident was reported late that evening around 6:56 p.m. near the 505 block of Fairview Drive. The victim was traveling on foot when they were hit by an oncoming motor vehicle.
Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide aid to the injured party. At this time, the circumstances leading to the incident have not been determined. The wounded pedestrian was treated at the scene by attending medical personnel, and ambulances were available for additional aid. The severity and number of the resulting injuries were not included in the initial reports. The area was closed for several hours while local authorities worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their complete and swift recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in West Virginia
Over 8,000 pedestrians lost their lives in car crashes on American roads in 2022. That’s about one death every 64 minutes. That year, around 140,000 walkers were treated for injuries from non-fatal accidents. An estimated one in every five roadway deaths involved a pedestrian. Since 2009, pedestrian deaths in car accidents have increased by 83 percent, and they now account for 18 percent of all deaths from crashes. Most pedestrian deaths happen in cities and urban places. In 2020, 16,000 walkers died in car crashes, and 54,000 were injured. A traffic accident results in the death of a walker every 81 minutes and the injury of a walker every 10 minutes.
Being hit by a walker can change your life, but a skilled legal team can help you file a strong personal injury claim to get you back on track. Our team at Tiano O’Dell is ready to help you recover.
Your very way of life can be at risk following a serious pedestrian accident. Your injuries and financial damages can make life extremely difficult, and it’s important that you are able to fight for the full recovery you are owed. If you work closely with a trained team of West Side personal injury lawyers, you’ll be in your best position to get the full value of your claim. Contact the offices of Tiano O’Dell today at (304) 720-6700.
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