Dunbar, WV (May 2, 2025) – On Thursday, May 1, injuries were reported after a car crash in the Dunbar area. The accident was reported that night at around 7:01 p.m. at the crossing of Washington Street W. and Woodrum Lane. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries, and emergency crews were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided, and no additional information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation at this time. More information will be released as the investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in West Virginia
We live our lives on the road, and most of us drive daily to get where we need to go. Every year, numerous individuals in our wonderful 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 1.57 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 likely to 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, such as the ones who make up our legal team at Tiano O’Dell. Such an action is often the best way to protect your legal rights and ensure you get the most possible compensation in your case.
If a careless driver caused your injury, you should talk to an experienced legal team to make sure your legal rights are protected. It doesn’t matter how your injuries occurred. You have legal rights as a West Virginia resident, and the at-fault party should be held accountable for their actions. Contact a trained Dunbar car accident lawyer at Tiano O’Dell today at (304) 720-6700.
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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