Cross Lanes, WV (April 12, 2026) – Four people were injured Saturday afternoon, April 11, in a head-on collision in Cross Lanes, West Virginia.
Emergency units responded at approximately 4:23 p.m. to Washington Street West after reports of a serious crash involving two vehicles. Investigators said the vehicles collided head-on, injuring multiple occupants.
According to authorities, four of the five people involved in the crash were taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. The severity of their injuries has not been released.
The roadway was closed between 5:08 p.m. and 7:23 p.m. while crews worked the scene and cleared the vehicles. It has since reopened to traffic.
The cause of the collision has not yet been determined. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.
How Head-On Collisions on Roadways Are Investigated
Head-on crashes often require careful reconstruction to determine how both vehicles ended up in the same lane of travel. Investigators typically examine skid marks, impact points, and roadway layout.
These types of collisions can be especially serious because of the combined force of two moving vehicles. Even moderate speeds can result in significant injuries when vehicles strike each other directly.
Road closures are common after head-on crashes to allow emergency crews to provide medical care and safely remove damaged vehicles from the roadway.
