Atlanta, GA – Woman Killed in Fatal Crash on Downtown Connector
Atlanta, GA (May 18, 2021) – On Saturday morning, May 15, a woman was killed in a fatal truck crash on a highway in Atlanta.
According to Atlanta authorities, the accident happened on the Downtown Connector around the area of the Freedom Parkway. A truck driver pulled onto the highway in the area and received a flat tire. Before the driver could fully get off the road, a woman driving a Ford Fiesta slammed into the back of the truck.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The 26-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the crash. Nobody else was injured in the accident.
The roadway was blocked in the area for a period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
In one week’s time, it is estimated that approximately 31 lives are lost as a result of fatal crashes throughout Georgia. Though truck accidents are not as common as other accidents on our roads, they tend to lead to some of the most immense harm. These accidents lead to hundreds of fatalities in the state of Georgia every single year. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to a Georgia truck accident, you have options and should seek the immediate help of an accident attorney.
Georgia truck accidents are some of the most severe accidents that occur on our roadways. When truck drivers are not paying close attention to the roads around them, a collision could occur in the blink of an eye. However, many parties could be at fault for a truck accident including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, and more. If you have lost somebody close to you in a truck accident, you may be feeling both helpless and alone. It is crucial that you speak with a Georgia wrongful death attorney. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in truck accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in Georgia truck accidents. We understand how overwhelmed you and your family may be feeling as you grieve the loss of a loved one taken too soon in a truck accident. We will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects in your time of need. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for 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.