South Charleston, WV (March 6, 2025) – On Wednesday, March 5, a serious pedestrian crash in South Charleston required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred late that afternoon at around 2:33 p.m. at the crossing of MacCorkle Avenue SW and Division Street. The victim was traveling on foot when they were hit by an oncoming motor vehicle.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the injured parties. The injured pedestrian was treated by attending paramedics before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. The circumstances leading to the accident have not been determined. The road was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
West Virginia Pedestrian Crashes
In 2022, over 8,000 people on foot were killed in car accidents in the United States. That’s equal to 64 deaths every hour. In that year, about 140,000 walkers were hurt in non-fatal traffic accidents. About one out of every five deaths on the roads was a pedestrian in a recent year. Since 2009, the number of pedestrian deaths has gone up by 83 percent, and they now make up 18 percent of all crash deaths. The majority of these crashes take place in urban areas.A total of 16,000 pedestrians died in car accidents in 2020, and 54,000 more were hurt. Once every 81 minutes, a pedestrian dies in a car crash, and once every 10 minutes, a pedestrian is hurt. You may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a talented legal team if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a traffic accident.
After a pedestrian accident, your whole way of life could be at risk. Your injuries and lost wages can make your life very hard, so it is important that you can fight for the full compensation you deserve. If you work with a skilled group of South Charleston personal injury lawyers, you’ll have the best chance of getting the most money for your claim. Call the law office of Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, at (304) 720-6700 right now. You will be glad that we are on your side.
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