Martinsburg, WV (July 3, 2025) – Two people were injured after a crash involving a farm tractor in Martinsburg on Wednesday, July 2. The incident was reported at the 9500 block of Tuscarora Pike that afternoon at around 1:45 p.m. The crash reportedly involved a Hyundai sport utility vehicle and a John Deere farm tractor operated by the West Virginia Department of Highways (WVDOH).
It was later revealed that the Hyundai was traveling westbound on the highway when it traveled across the center line and collided with the WVDOH vehicle. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and had to be towed from the scene. The driver of the SUV was seriously hurt and transported to Berkeley Medical Center for treatment. The operator of the tractor was also hurt and transported to a local hospital for support. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Trucking Accidents in West Virginia
Other drivers are seriously endangered by large vehicles on the road. This could be the reason why most of us get a little nervous when we see a large rig on the road. In 2020, there were 880 truck accidents in West Virginia. A total of 964 automobiles were involved in collisions involving trucks throughout the state. A total of 346 individuals were hurt in large truck accidents in West Virginia. Across the Mountain State, semi-trucks killed 32 people, and large trucks are involved in 10.9 percent of fatal auto accidents in the state, whereas the national average is 9.3 percent. According to this data, the state is more likely than others to experience fatal trucking accidents. If you or a loved one is unjustly injured in a transportation accident, you must be prepared to take the required steps to safeguard your legal rights.
You must be prepared to take action to defend your legal rights if you or a loved one is unjustly injured in an accident. To begin working on your case, get in touch with a knowledgeable West Virginia truck accident lawyer right now. The Tiano O’Dell, PLLC legal team is available to assist. Call us at (304) 720-6700 right now to get started on your case with a member of our esteemed legal team. You will be glad you did.
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