Augusta, GA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA (May 28, 2021) – At 9:24 p.m. on Monday night, May 24, a fatal pedestrian accident happened on a major roadway in Augusta.
According to Richmond County officials, the accident happened at 2400 Mike Padgett Highway around the area of Nixon Road. An 18-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the roadway in the area when she was suddenly struck by a passenger vehicle traveling in the area.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The pedestrian was taken to Augusta University Medical Center but was pronounced deceased around 9:53 p.m.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are known for being some of the most at-risk parties on our roads due to the fact that they have no protection from harm. This means that victims lose their lives every year on Georgia roads due to accidents. In just 2018 alone, approximately 260 people were killed due to pedestrian accidents. These accidents happen in the blink of an eye when drivers are not paying close attention to those around them. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal pedestrian accident, you have options and should always have legal help on your side.
Losing somebody closest to you might be one of the most devastating things that you have ever endured. This is especially true when you know that another party has caused your loved one’s pedestrian accident. As you grieve the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. If you have suffered the immense loss of a loved one, you have options and should always have the help of a Georgia wrongful death attorney. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones at www.attorneykennugent.com.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you after you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident. We understand how overwhelming it can be to face the loss of a loved one and offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects like medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help 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.