Inwood, WV (May 14, 2025) – On Tuesday, May 13, a multi-vehicle crash involving three tractor-trailers in the Inwood area resulted in injuries. The collision took place on Interstate 81 near mile marker four in Berkeley County early that morning at around 2:37 a.m. It was reported that a BMW sedan was traveling southbound on the interstate when it hydroplaned, causing it to hit a guardrail and cross into the northbound lanes where it struck the side of a tractor-trailer.
The BMW became disabled in the center of the northbound lanes, and both the driver and passenger were able to exit the vehicle. The driver of an SUV traveling in the right northbound lane attempted to avoid the disabled BMW and hit another tractor-trailer, which caused the truck to hit the BMW and roll onto the driver’s side. Another tractor-trailer hit the overturned truck, and another SUV ran over the debris. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene. Those requiring treatment were transported to nearby hospitals. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the collision is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes in West Virginia
Large trucks pose a significant risk to others on the road. This may be why most of us feel serious anxiety when sharing the road with a big rig. There was a total of 880 truck crashes in West Virginia in 2020. Across the state, a total of 964 cars were involved in accidents with trucks. Large truck crashes in West Virginia injured a total of 346 people. Semi-trucks killed 32 people in West Virginia. Big trucks are involved in 10.9 percent of fatal car accidents in West Virginia, compared to 9.3 percent nationwide. This disparity shows that the state has a higher risk of deadly trucking accidents than others. You must be ready to take the necessary actions to protect your legal rights.
If a collision unfairly injures you or a loved one, you must take immediate action to safeguard your legal rights. After a serious crash, your next steps can change your life. Contact our qualified West Virginia truck accident lawyer right away to get to work on your case. Our legal team at Tiano O’Dell is here to help. You are welcome to contact us today at (304) 720-6700.
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