Blythe, GA – Two Killed in Fatal Truck Crash at Bath-Edie Rd & GA-88
Blythe, GA (June 11, 2021) – At 11:21 a.m. on Friday morning, June 11, a fatal truck crash occurred at an intersection in Blythe.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at the intersection of Bath-Edie Road and GA-88. A Nissan Altima was traveling in the area when it was struck by a commercial box truck due to reasons that are not yet known.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other local responders were dispatched to the scene. Both occupants of the passenger vehicle involved in the accident were extricated from the vehicle. The passenger, identified as a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, identified as a 72-year-old woman, was hospitalized but was pronounced dead while there.
The intersection was blocked in the area for several hours but police worked to clear the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are seriously injured as a result of truck accidents. In just one recent year’s time, over 110,000 people were injured throughout the entire U.S., with many of these injuries leading to hospitalizations. Georgia truck accidents have been on the rise over the years. Though truck drivers are some of the safest drivers on our roads, these accidents still occur in the blink of an eye due to the negligence of others. Being injured in a truck accident can turn a victim’s life upside-down within seconds. If you have been hurt and wonder where you can turn, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side.
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