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Motor vehicle accidents: Impairment a factor in fatal crash

When it comes to operating a vehicle, even a momentary lapse of judgment can prove devastating. Motor vehicle accidents involving the presence of negligent behavior run the unfortunate risk of placing the lives of all parties involved in danger. One person has died and another has been arrested following a recent single-vehicle collision involving the suspected presence of impairment in West Virginia.

According to reports, the accident took place just after 1 a.m. on a recent Saturday morning. Authorities say the incident occurred when the driver of a truck suddenly lost control of the vehicle and veered off the side of the road. The truck proceeded to slide into a group of nearby trees, killing a passenger. 

Although authorities have advised that the truck was transporting as many as six individuals, it remains unclear if anyone else was injured in the crash. They also say that an investigation into the incident revealed the possible presence of impairment. The driver of the truck has reportedly been taken into custody and is now facing charges for driving under the influence causing death.

Motor vehicle accidents involving drunk drivers can have cataclysmic outcomes. Following a fatal crash, those who suffer an untimely loss due to such negligence could choose to consult with an attorney for advice on their available legal options and insight on the best course of action with which to proceed. An attorney can help a client in West Virginia better understand what to expect from the process and assist him or her in pursuing the restitution entitled through a claim against the party deemed responsible.

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