Deadly Motorcycle Accident in Winfield Blamed on DUI Driver

A deadly accident in Winfield on Monday lead to a woman being charged with DUI.  The accident occurred on Route 34 near Bluff Creek.  Motorcyclist Rodney Thomas was killed in the accident when an alleged DUI driver traveled left of center and struck him.  The Charleston Gazette reported that Susanne Thomas was charged with DUI [...]

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WV Drunk Driving Case Settles for Policy Limits

In January 2010, a drunk driver lost control of his car and drove through a family’s trailer in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.  Although no one was hurt, the home was destroyed and many of the family’s possessions were lost. The insurance company only offered the couple a few thousand dollars to settle the case, even though [...]

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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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