Wayne, WV (June 1, 2019) – On Tuesday, around 9:00 a.m., a high school athlete was killed in a fatal accident that took place on State Route 152.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office initially received calls about the accident and arrived at the scene to find that a 16-year-old, identified as Colt Thomas Adams, was killed in the serious accident. The accident took place when a tractor-trailer collided with Adams’ SUV.
Colt’s sister, a passenger in the SUV at the time, was seriously injured and hospitalized. Police expect her to make a recovery.
Details about the crash are yet to be released. Police continue their investigation into the accident at this time.
We would like to extend our genuine condolences to the family and friends of Colt Thomas Adams during this difficult time in their lives.
Fatal Accidents in West Virginia
Each year, hundreds of people will lose their lives in fatal truck accidents in West Virginia. Truck accidents do not happen as commonly as many other types of accidents due to the fact that truck drivers are specially trained for these jobs and are taught to abide by the rules of the road. Having an experienced attorney on your side can help you during this difficult time.
At Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner, our compassionate attorneys understand how difficult it can be to come to terms with the aftermath of an accident that took place at the hands of a negligent party. If you believe that a truck driver, company, manufacturer, or some other related party is liable for your accident, you should speak with an attorney who has handled these cases in the past. Please contact us at (304) 713-2014 for more information.
