Atlanta, GA – Fatality Reported in Tractor-Trailer Collision on I-285
Atlanta, GA (October 9, 2022) – One person was killed in a fatal tractor-trailer accident that took place on a highway in Atlanta on Friday morning, October 7.
According to Cobb County officials, the accident happened around 3 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-285 around the area of I-75. Police confirmed that a tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when it was suddenly involved in a collision with one or more passenger vehicles due to reasons that are not yet known. The accident led to extensive damages.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were called to the scene to help those in need. At least one person was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the accident due to traumatic injuries. It is not known if anyone in the accident was injured.
The roadway was blocked in both eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim at this time.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Tractor-trailer accidents are capable of being some of the most severe accidents on our roads in Georgia. Every year, approximately 200 people are killed in fatal truck accidents in the entire state of Georgia. This is due to the fact that tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, weighing as much as 80,000 pounds. Truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads but truck-related accidents still continue to occur on our roads every day. If you have lost someone you love in a truck collision, it is crucial that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.
As you and your family grieve your losses, you may wonder where you can turn. Speaking with an Atlanta truck accident attorney can ensure that your rights are being protected during these difficult times. You should never have to deal with the stressful aftermath of a truck accident entirely on your own. There are many parties who could be at fault for a truck accident, which include the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one in a truck accident, you should speak with a knowledgeable Atlanta wrongful death attorney.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a fatal accident. Having the help of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected and that all of your questions are being answered during these complex times. Our attorneys will assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of financial damages. You should not have to stand alone as you face a wrongful death claim on your own. Please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can assist you in your time of need.
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, 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.
