Atlanta, GA – Woman Injured in Bridge-Related Accident on I-85
Atlanta, GA (October 5, 2021) – At 4:05 p.m. on Monday afternoon, October 4, a woman was injured in an accident on a bridge in Atlanta.
According to Atlanta Police, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of I-85 around the area of Plasters Avenue. A driver was in a Chevrolet Camaro on the bridge and was traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver struck a Kia Optima also traveling in the area. The driver of the Optima lost control of their vehicle, striking a Chevrolet Cruz that was broken down on the side of the road.
Police confirmed that the Chevrolet Cruz was pushed over the side of the bridge. The vehicle landed on Plasters Avenue underneath. The vehicles involved in the accident were extensively damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The driver of the Cruz, identified only as an adult female, was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. It is not known if anybody else was hurt in the crash.
The driver of the Camaro that caused the accident received numerous charges. These include reckless driving, failing to maintain their lane, serious injury by motor vehicle, and more.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents remain a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Georgia every single year. Every year, in fact, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt as a result of car accidents within the state. In just one recent year, in fact, over 116,000 people were hurt in car accidents caused by others. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye on our major roadways. Common causes of car accidents include distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigue, and more. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should speak with a legal advocate that you can trust in your time of need.
The aftermath of a car accident can impact your life in a variety of ways. If you have sustained injuries in a collision, you should speak with an Atlanta car accident attorney that you can trust. An attorney can help you in a variety of ways, especially if you have sustained serious injuries. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital and cause victims to miss out on time in the workplace. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should speak with an Atlanta personal injury attorney that you can trust.
Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys
Nothing compares to being injured in a collision that is not your fault. Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you if you have been hurt in an accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in the event of an accident. We are here for you every step of the way. Please contact an accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options you have at this time.
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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.