Athens, GA – One Injured in Car Crash on Oconee St Near Wilkerson St
Athens, GA (October 4, 2022) – One person was injured in a serious car accident that took place on a roadway in Athens on Monday afternoon, October 3.
According to the University of Georgia Police Department, the accident happened at 4 p.m. on Oconee Street around the area of Wilkerson Street. Police confirmed that at least two vehicles entered the intersection at the same time as one another, causing them to collide. The vehicles were both extensively damaged in the accident.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were called to the scene to help those in need. One of the drivers involved in the accident sustained a leg injury in the accident. They were treated at the scene by EMS crews but their current condition is not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, the intersection was blocked in the area for some time. Police worked to clear the scene quickly so that traffic could return to normal.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident continues. Police will update with more information as it becomes available.
We offer our warmest sympathies to the driver injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Nobody expects that they will become involved in a life-altering car accident in Georgia. However, this is the reality that hundreds of thousands of people face every year within the state. In just 2020, it was reported that over 125,000 people were seriously injured in car accidents throughout Georgia. A car crash can have incredibly devastating impacts on every aspect of your life, from the damages that your vehicle has sustained to the serious injuries you are now dealing with. If you are someone who has been severely affected by a car crash, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Following a car accident, you may be left with a wide array of questions that you cannot answer on your own. As you deal with the aftermath of a collision, you should speak with an Athens car accident lawyer who can help you get back on your feet. An attorney will be able to help you prove that some of the following aspects were present in your case:
- A driver owed you a duty of care on the road
- The driver breached the duty of care
- The breach in duty led to the accident
- The accident led to damages and injuries
You should speak with an Athens personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a serious accident.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here for you and your family after you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling both physically and financially after an accident. Our attorneys have years of experience dealing with these claims and will help you get back on your feet when you need it the most. Please contact a car accident attorney in Athens at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can help you at this time.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified, and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
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.
