Barnesville, GA – Two Killed in Fatal Car Accident in EB Lanes of GA-36
Barnesville, GA (October 15, 2022) – Two people were killed in a fatal car accident that took place on a highway in Barnesville on Friday evening, October 14.
According to Butts County officials, the accident happened around 7:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of GA-36. A couple was in their vehicle headed to Thomaston for an Upson-Lee and Jackson football game when the vehicle was struck by another due to reasons that are not entirely known. The vehicles involved in the accident were extensively damaged in the accident.
Several Barnesville officials, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Two people inside the vehicle were tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. The parties have since been identified as 34-year-old Kevin Sims and 35-year-old Christian Sims. It is not known if anyone else in the accident sustained injuries.
The roadway was blocked in several eastbound lanes of traffic for an hour or more as police worked to clear the scene.
The Georgia State Patrol continues its investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this accident.
Fatal Accidents in Georgia
After a car accident, many people wonder where they can turn. This is the reality for all types of accidents. But where do families turn when they have lost someone they love in a fatal collision? In 2020, the Georgia Department of Transportation estimated that approximately 1,730 people were killed in fatal car accidents and hundreds of thousands of more were injured. It is never easy for a family to move forward after a loved one’s life has been taken prematurely. If you have lost somebody you love in an accident, you should be prepared to speak with a legal advocate as soon as possible.
Losing someone you love in a fatal car accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. As you and your family are grieving your immense losses, you may wonder how you will get back on your feet. It can be incredibly stressful to lose somebody you love in an accident and you should never have to worry about the financial aspects of a claim on your own. You may be left with a wide array of questions, as handling a wrongful death claim can be complex in nature. This is why speaking with a Barnesville wrongful death attorney is in your best interests.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here for you after you have lost someone close to you in an accident. Our attorneys have extensive resources to help you get back on your feet after a fatal car accident. Our team will assist you as you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects, such as the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial expenses
We will stand by your side every step of the way in your time of need. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Barnesville 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.
