Athens, GA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Tallassee Rd & Westchester Dr
Athens, GA (May 19, 2021) – At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 19, a fatal pedestrian crash took place at an intersection in Athens.
According to officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Tallassee Road and Westchester Drive in a construction zone. A 27-year-old Chatsworth man was working in the area when he was suddenly struck by an asphalt truck that was backing down the road. The man was painting the road at the time when he was struck forcefully by the 50-year-old driver.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead while there.
The roadway was blocked in the area for several hours as police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable parties on our roads, which means that they are more likely to lose their lives on our roads than many other parties. Hundreds of pedestrians lose their lives in these horrific accidents every single year in the state of Georgia. In just one recent year’s time, over 260 pedestrians were killed and many others were seriously injured due to the negligence of others. Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can impact your life in a variety of ways, which is why you should have dedicated legal help.
It is never easy for families to face the sudden loss of a loved one taken too soon by a pedestrian accident. However, this is the reality that far too many families face each year. As you are grieving the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that continue to pile up against you. Losing someone close to you can impact your life in many ways, which is why you should be prepared to speak with a Georgia wrongful death attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Our Georgia accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you and your family after you have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident. The aftermath of one of these accidents can impact your life for an extended period of time, which is why you should always have a dedicated attorney on your side. If you have lost a loved one, you have options moving forward. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.