Further Investigation into Montgomery Police Beating

The Register-Herald reported today that the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating allegations that a black man was beaten by a pair of Montgomery, WV police officers on Friday night.  The article is here.  The article reports that the victim of the beating was charged with battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, and obstruction [...]

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Accusations of Racially Charged Beating in Montgomery, West Virginia

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that one Montgomery, West Virginia police officer was fired and another was placed on administrative leave Saturday after the alleged beating of a black man on Friday.  The story is here.  The story reports that two Montgomery officers allegedly hit a black victim over the head repeatedly with a blackjack, [...]

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Drunk Driving Accident in Beckley

The Register-Herald reported yesterday that three people were injured in an accident involving a drunk driver.  The story is here.  The description of the accident is shocking.  The report notes that the drunk driver ran a stop, struck another car, and then ran into the deck of a home.  The police reported that the driver [...]

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Clarksburg Motorcycle Accident

The Times West Virginian reported that a Clarksburg, West Virginia man was killed in a motorcycle accident this past Saturday.  The story is here.  The story did not report whether the man was wearing a helmet or the circumstances of the accident.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident and [...]

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Text Messaging Bans Discussed

Following the commuter train accident in California, several states have began looking into banning text messaging while driving.  The Register-Herald had an opinion piece in published September 23 that discusses West Virginia Senate Judiciary Chair Jeffrey Kessler’s view that texting is far more distracting than talking on a cellular phone.  The article is here. 
In West Virginia automobile [...]

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Worker falls to death at AEP John Amos Plant

The Charleston Gazette reported yesterday that a worker at American Electric Power’s John Amos Plant near St. Albans, West Virginia died after a fall.  The article is here.  The report notes that this is the third fatal death at the plant in the last five years and the sixth at an AEP plant in West [...]

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West Virginia – A Motorcycle Destination

A report on West Virginia Public Broadcasting highlighted the growing number of motorcyclists that are coming to West Virginia to experience our scenic roads.  The report is here.  The report notes that the number of registered motorcycles in West Virginia has doubled since 2005.  While this means increased tourism, it could also mean increased accidents.
I have [...]

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What to do if you have a Red Light Accident

Why is there such a problem with people running red lights in West Virginia?  Every day I see no less than five people run red lights.  A story in the Register-Herald today describes an accident where the at fault driver claimed his light was yellow initially until he was confronted with witness statements.  The story [...]

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