S Charleston, WV (April 11, 2025) – There were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the South Charleston area on Thursday, April 10. The crash was reported that afternoon at around 2:58 p.m. at the corner of East Avenue and MacCorkle Avenue SW. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide the necessary medical aid.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The roadway was temporarily closed while authorities were present. The injured parties were treated by responding paramedics before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. Tow trucks were later dispatched to the scene to clear the resulting wreckage and reopen the area to outside traffic. No updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full and rapid recovery.
Speeding-related Crashes in West Virginia
Speed always increases the risk of a major crash. This is just how physics works. Almost always, there will be a lot of force behind the collision, which makes it more likely that someone will get seriously hurt or even die. In a recent year, almost 28 percent of fatal crashes, 13 percent of injury crashes, and 9 percent of property damage accidents were caused by speeding drivers. More than 12,000 people died in high-speed crashes in 2022. From 2020 to 2021, the number of deaths in these types of accidents rose by almost eight percent. Last year, a total of 12,330 people died because of cars that were going too fast. From 2018 to 2021, 28.1 percent more people died in accidents that were caused by speeding.
After a major accident has caused you injuries and several losses, you should be ready to file a strong personal injury claim with the help of our diligent South Charleston personal injury lawyer at Tiano O’Dell.
The steps you take immediately after a crash are crucial in your recovery, and you do not want to take any chances with your physical or financial well-being. To begin working on your claim, call our reputable law firm, Tiano O’Dell, at (304) 720-6700 right now. We have a proven track record of handling successful personal injury claims.
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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