Clarkesville, GA – Christopher Coffman Killed in Fatal Head-on Collision on Hwy 17
Clarkesville, GA (August 6, 2022) – A passenger lost his life in a fatal head-on collision that happened on a highway in Clarkesville on Saturday, August 6.
According to police, the accident happened on Highway 17 around the area of Habersham Mill Road Connector. Police confirmed that 24-year-old Alexis White was traveling in her Jeep Renegade near the intersection with a passenger, identified as 22-year-old Christopher Coffman. Suddenly, her vehicle was struck head-on by a Ford F-150 that was traveling south and operated by 61-year-old Melvin Thompson.
Paramedics and several other local responders, including fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. White sustained serious injuries including leg trauma and injuries to the abdomen. Thompson also sustained leg injuries. Coffman was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries.
The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time following the crash. Police believe that one of the vehicles may have ran through the stop sign without stopping.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts go out to the parties who have sustained injuries in this accident.
Fatal Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents happen yearly in the state of Georgia, with many of them leading to serious injuries. However, some of these accidents lead to catastrophic harm and even take the lives of those involved. In 2020, it was reported that approximately 1,730 people were killed in fatal car accidents due to the reckless acts of others. These accidents take on many forms but head-on collisions are known for being some of the most severe. In just one recent year, over 2% of car accidents were deemed head-on collisions, with about 10% of them leading to fatalities. If you have lost someone close to you in a fatal collision, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Facing the aftermath of a fatal car accident is never an easy thing to do. You may be left with questions that you can only answer with the help of a Clarkesville car accident attorney. As you are grieving the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that keep piling up against you. It is true that no amount of money can bring back a loved one. However, it can help you move forward on a financial level. If you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one, speaking with a Clarkesville 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. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling both emotionally and financially after you have had to say goodbye to someone you love. Our attorneys will help you work toward some of the following aspects:
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and future loss of earnings
- Pain and suffering
Please do not hesitate to contact a wrongful death attorney in Clarkesville at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options you have at this time.
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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.