Atlanta, GA – Semi-Truck Accident at Moreland Ave & Custer Ave
Atlanta, GA (May 4, 2021) – At 6:19 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, May 4, a semi-truck accident happened at an intersection in Atlanta.
According to authorities, the accident happened at the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Custer Avenue. An ambulance was on its way to a call with its lights and sirens activated. The driver of a semi-truck stopped in front of the ambulance quickly, which led to a rear-end collision. This led to extensive damages.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. The driver of the ambulance and female passenger inside the vehicle were injured and hospitalized. Nobody else was injured as a result.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads, which means that they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm. Hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of these accidents every single year. In fact, in just one recent year’s time, it is estimated that approximately 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents throughout the entire U.S. Being injured in a truck accident can have an enormous impact on every aspect of your life. Injured victims should be prepared to speak with a legal advocate that they can trust.
Many individuals who are injured in truck accidents in Georgia will suffer from serious injuries. Some of the most life-altering injuries that result from these accidents include spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, organ damage, and more. These injuries can land you in the hospital or cause you to miss out on time in the workplace. If you have suffered from serious injuries, you have a variety of options and should seek the immediate help of a Georgia personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled and compassionate attorneys are here for you after you have been injured in a truck collision that is not your fault. We understand how traumatic the aftermath of a collision can be and offer our help in your time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for the help you deserve.
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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.