Southside, WV (May 21, 2025) – On Tuesday, May 20, there were reported injuries following a multi-vehicle accident in the Southside area. The crash occurred late that night at around 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 35 near Jeffers Ridge Road at mile-marker 2.59. Three tractor-trailers reportedly were involved in the crash. One of the commercial trucks overturned, causing the accident. The area was temporarily closed for several hours while emergency crews were present.
At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in West Virginia
Sharing the road with a large truck is never completely safe. This could be why most of us get scared when we have to share the road with a big rig. A combined 880 truck accidents were reported across West Virginia in a recent year, with nearly 964 cars being involved. A total of 346 people were hurt in big truck accidents in West Virginia that year, with 32 reported fatalities.
In West Virginia, big trucks are involved in 10.9 percent of fatal car crashes, compared to 9.3 percent across the country. This difference shows that this state has a greater chance of fatal truck crashes than others. If you or someone close to you is hurt unfairly in a trucking accident, you must be ready to protect your legal rights.
If an accident hurts you or someone you care about unfairly, you need to act right away to protect your rights. After a bad crash, a lot is at stake, and what you do now could affect the rest of your life. Get in touch with our skilled West Virginia semi-truck accident lawyer right away to start working on your case. At Tiano O’Dell, our lawyers are here to help. Feel free to call us at (304) 720-6700 right now.
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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