Blackshear, GA – Fatal Accident at Lee St Resource Ctr Under Investigation
Blackshear, GA (August 30, 2021) – A young girl in Blackshear, just outside of Waycross, was killed on Sunday evening, August 29, in an accident.
The 5-year-old girl was killed when a monument fell on top of her. Blackshear Police Chief Chris Wright said the girl was playing with her sister at the Lee Street Resource Center around 7:45 p.m. when the incident occurred.
The children were playing on a stone monument in front of a flag pole when the monument suddenly fell on the girl, crushing her.
She was rushed to the hospital via ambulance by paramedics. The girl was later flown to a children’s hospital in Jacksonville, where she died early Monday morning, August 30.
It’s unclear if the other child suffered serious injuries, though she was evaluated at the scene by EMS.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Officers have not released details about the property owner or any pending fines.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family. We hope for their full recovery.
Premises Liability Claims in Georgia
Premises liability accidents happen every single day in Georgia. Some of these incidents are minor, luckily, but others are much more severe in nature. Sadly, many people are killed and others are severely injured as a result of these accidents.
In fact, it was reported that approximately 200 people were killed last year. These victims died due to fatal premises liability accidents caused by the reckless acts of others. Plus, thousands of others are hospitalized every year after sustaining injuries on someone else’s property.
If you have been injured in a premises liability accident that may have occurred as a result of negligence on the part of the property owner, it is essential that you speak with a premises liability attorney in Blackshear.
The unfortunate reality is that many of these accidents can be prevented but continue to occur in Georgia every year. However, if you can show another party is liable for your personal injury, you can file a premises liability injury claim in Blackshear.
Premises Liability Lawyer in Blackshear
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here to assist you through this challenging time in your life. Many of these accidents can be prevented. However, when another party has acted in a negligent fashion, victims pay the price.
If you can show that another party is responsible for your accident or you’ve lost a loved one, contact a Blackshear wrongful death lawyer right away. You will be able to move forward and gain the compensation and justice that you deserve.
If you’ve suffered in an accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own, don’t wait. Please contact a Georgia accident attorney 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.
