Charleston, WV (June 9, 2025) – There were reported injuries in the aftermath of a pedestrian crash in the Charleston area on Sunday, June 8. The collision occurred at the 5330 block of MacCorkle Avenue SE that night at around 10:02 p.m. The victim was reportedly traveling on foot when they were hit by an oncoming motor vehicle.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the injured party. The roadway was temporary as authorities and paramedics were present to assist at the scene. Ambulances were used to transport the crash victims to nearby hospitals for additional support and treatment. The roadway was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. At this time no additional information on the accident is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope they recover swiftly
Pedestrian Accidents in West Virginia
In 2022, car crashes claimed the lives of about 8,000 pedestrians. That is nearly one death every 64 minutes. In 2022, around 140,000 pedestrians were treated for injuries they had sustained in non-fatal collisions. In 2022, the number of pedestrian deaths was five times higher than the number of car occupant deaths. Since 2009, the number of pedestrian deaths in auto accidents has increased by 83 percent, and they currently account for 18 percent of all crash fatalities. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur in metropolitan settings. In a recent year, car crashes claimed the lives of 16,000 pedestrians and injured 54,000 more. Every 10 minutes, someone was injured on foot in a traffic accident, and every 81 minutes, a pedestrian died.
Although it is true that a pedestrian accident can alter your life, you might be able to recover your well-being by working closely with an efficient and brave legal team to establish a compelling injury claim. Tiano O’Dell is here to fight for your rights and for compensation on your behalf.
You should speak with a knowledgeable group of Charleston personal injury lawyers right away if you or a loved one is injured in a pedestrian collision. The legal team at Tiano O’Dell is here to defend you at every stage of your case.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call at (304) 720-6700 today to get started on your claim with the help of our renowned legal team. You will know that your case is in excellent hands.
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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