One Person Hospitalized After Head-On Crash in Charleston, WV

CHARLESTON, WV — At least one person was hospitalized after a car accident in the Charleston area of Kanawha City.

The auto accident happened around 9:00 a.m. on June 21 at the intersection of MacCorkle Avenue and 31st St., SE, near Charleston’s CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Online photos confirmed Kanawha Metro’s report that it was a head-on crash that sent one person to the hospital.

Fortunately, it appears the person’s injuries were not life-threatening; so thankfully no wrongful death claim is expected.

The vehicles involved in the Charleston, WV accident were a Toyota Tundra Truck and a Hyundai car of an unknown model.

Common Causes of Head-On Crashes

It’s currently not known what caused the head-on crash between the Tundra and Hyundai in the Charleston area of Kanawha City. However, auto accidents are usually, but not always, caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. Below are some of the common causes of head-on crashes:

• Distracted Driving
• Driving the Wrong Way
• Fatigue
• Speeding
• Failure to Yield
• Improper Passing
• Driving While Intoxicated

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If you or a loved one was injured in a West Virginia auto accident, we invite you to call one of our experienced personal injury lawyers for a free and confidential consultation. Our toll-free number is 1-877-943-9378 (WEST), and there’s No Fee unless and until you get compensation.

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