West Side, WV (February 26, 2025) – On Tuesday, February 25, a serious car crash in the West Side area required support from local paramedics. The collision took place that afternoon at around 2:04 p.m. at the 326 block of Strawberry Road. At least one person involved in the crash suffered injuries, and the crash victims were quickly treated by attending paramedics.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. The crash victims were later transferred to local hospitals after being treated by attending paramedics. The roadway was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and reopen the road to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing crash investigation is in progress, 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.
Car Accidents in West Virginia
We live our lives on the road, and most of us drive every day to get where we need to go. Every year, numerous individuals in our great state suffer injuries in crashes that are not their fault. A combined 281 people died in car accidents in West Virginia in 2021. That’s 1.572 deaths for every 100 million miles driven. On top of that, West Virginia has had an average of 20.56 deaths per 100,000 people over the last five years. In a recent year, car accidents in West Virginia caused serious injuries to about 906 people. State residents are almost three times as many people die on country roads as on interstates. You may be able to be made whole again after a car crash by pursuing a strong personal injury claim with the help of a qualified attorney.
If a careless driver caused your injury, you should talk to an experienced legal team to make sure your legal rights are protected. It does not matter how you were hurt. You have legal rights as a West Virginia resident, and the at-fault party should be held accountable for their actions. Contact a trained West Side car accident lawyer at Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, today at (304) 720-6700. You will be glad that we are on your side, and our legal team is here to answer any questions you may have during a free initial consultation.
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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