Atlanta, GA – DUI Rear-End Accident Involving Police Officer on GA-400
Atlanta, GA (June 16, 2022) – Around 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning, June 14, a DUI rear-end accident took place in Atlanta that involved a police officer.
According to Atlanta officials, the accident happened on GA-400 around the area of Lenox Road. Police confirmed that a police officer pulled over onto the side of the road with its lights and sirens flashing. Suddenly, a vehicle traveling at high speeds rear-ended the cruiser. Both vehicles sustained severe damage as a result of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The officer, who has not yet been identified, was rushed to a local hospital with moderate injuries but is expected to be okay. The other driver was not hurt but was taken into custody due to showing signs of impairment. He is now facing DUI charges.
A large portion of the roadway was blocked following the collision. Police quickly worked to clear the scene so traffic could return to normal.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
By the end of 2020, approximately 331,800 motor vehicle collisions took place throughout the state of Georgia. Out of all of these collisions, approximately 125,000 people were badly injured and handfuls even lost their lives. When a car accident involves more than one vehicle, major injuries sometimes occur as a result. This is due to the force of the impact when multiple vehicles collide due to many reasons, including some of the following:
- Distracted driving
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Speeding
- Falling asleep at the wheel
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you should speak with a dedicated attorney that you can trust.
Many individuals who are injured in car accidents will be confronted with difficulties that they are unable to face on their own. Many injuries that stem from collisions will be incredibly life-altering and severe, leaving you in a complex position. These injuries tend to land victims in the hospital for days, weeks, or months at a time. On top of this, they could cause you to miss out on vital time in the workplace. This is why you should speak with a skilled and compassionate Atlanta car accident attorney that you can trust in your time of need.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have diligently assisted those injured in Georgia car accidents over the years. Most car accidents are out of an individual’s control. This means that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. We understand how difficult it can be to get back on your feet and offer our help and resources when you need them the most. Please do not hesitate to contact a car accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out how our attorneys can help you in your dire time of need.
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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.