Atlanta, GA – Police Investigating Injury Car Accident on I-85 at Clairmont Rd
Atlanta, GA (July 17, 2021) – A multi-vehicle accident closed multiple lanes on Interstate 85 northbound and resulted in injuries on Saturday morning, July 17, in DeKalb County.
Per reports from the Atlanta Police Department, it’s not yet clear exactly how many vehicles were involved in the wreck, or what injuries occurred, though several cars were noted to have damage at the scene by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Multiple emergency response vehicles were dispatched to the scene of the accident and appeared to treat at least one victim at the scene. First responders may have also transported another victim to an area hospital.
Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said that their preliminary investigation revealed that at least two vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on I-85 at the Clairmont Road exit ramp and State Route 155. The incident blocked four of the five lanes on the highway.
Local EMTs did note that all injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening but did not give an update on the victims’ current conditions.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Highway Car Accidents in Georgia
Thousands of highway car accidents occur across the country each day, and when it comes to these serious, often deadly collisions, Georgia ranks near the top of the list.
Because of the large, busy multi-lane highways that surround the Atlantic metro area, Georgia sees hundreds of serious car accidents daily. Oftentimes, these accidents mean devastating consequences for victims and their families.
It may come as no surprise that Georgia sees more highway accidents than many other states across the country. If you have been injured in one of these accidents and have never sustained serious injuries before, you may be feeling confused as you navigate the legal system for the first time. That’s why it’s essential that you have a skilled legal advocate on your side.
Highway car accidents are incredibly severe due to the nature of higher speed limits and numerous vehicles, including large trucks, on the road. One of these serious highway accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and leave you feeling helpless. If you have been injured, it is important for you to know that you have options for financial recovery. It is imperative that you speak with a Georgia auto accident attorney as soon as possible.
Our Georgia personal injury attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have worked to assist those with injuries following serious accidents. Many of the severe injuries that occur as the result of highway accidents include spinal cord injuries, organ damage, fractures, and more. If you have been injured in an accident that you know is not your fault, you have many options according to Georgia law. It is essential that you act quickly. Please do not hesitate to contact a Georgia accident attorney at (888) 579-1790 or https://attorneykennugent.com/contact-us/ for more information on what options are available to 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.