Vienna, WV (January 4, 2026) – A three-vehicle collision on Grand Central Avenue near the Walmart intersection sent one man to the hospital Friday night with a head injury. The crash occurred around 9:25 p.m. on January 2 and involved a failure to yield in a busy turning lane.
According to the Vienna Police Department, the crash began when a vehicle in the left turn lane failed to yield and struck a southbound car on Grand Central Ave in a t-bone-style collision. The force of the impact caused a third vehicle—stopped at the light near Walmart—to also be struck, though police described the damage to that vehicle as minor.
One man was injured in the crash and transported to a local hospital after suffering a cut to the head. Officials have not released his identity or the severity of his condition. Vienna Police and the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department remained on the scene for a period of time as they investigated the crash and cleared the intersection.
The turning lane near the crash site was closed temporarily during the emergency response. No citations or additional injuries have been confirmed as of this report.
We extend our thoughts to the injured individual and hope for a full and swift recovery.
Failure-to-Yield Accidents in West Virginia
T-bone or side-impact crashes—like the one reported on Grand Central Avenue—are among the most dangerous types of collisions, particularly when they occur at intersections and involve failure to yield. In these scenarios, one vehicle strikes the side of another at a perpendicular angle, placing occupants at greater risk of serious injury, especially on the impacted side.
Busy commercial areas such as the intersection near Walmart in Vienna are common hotspots for such incidents, given the mix of turning traffic, heavy flows, and frequent signal changes. Failing to properly judge oncoming speed or misreading traffic signals can lead to devastating outcomes in a matter of seconds.
In this crash, the initial impact caused a chain reaction, damaging a third vehicle that was stopped at the light. Fortunately, that vehicle sustained only minor damage, but the situation illustrates how even bystanders or uninvolved drivers can become part of a crash when lanes are obstructed or drivers miscalculate turns.
Victims of t-bone crashes may experience head, neck, and chest injuries, particularly if airbags fail to deploy or if side impacts occur near unprotected occupants. In this case, the man hospitalized with a head injury will hopefully make a full recovery—but medical evaluation, documentation, and follow-up are essential in such cases.
Those involved in crashes caused by another driver’s negligence—such as failure to yield—have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries, property damage, and related expenses.
If you or a loved one was hurt in an intersection crash caused by a turning vehicle, it’s important to know your rights and seek appropriate help.
Being involved in a crash caused by someone else’s mistake can leave you with more questions than answers. At Local Accident Reports, we’re here to help you get the care, information, and legal support you need. Reach out today to learn how we can assist you in moving forward.
