Clarkesville, GA – Three Injured in Rear-End Accident at GA-17 & GA-105
Clarkesville, GA (July 28, 2021) – At 5:40 p.m. on the evening of July 26, a rear-end accident injured three victims in Clarksville.
According to police, the accident happened at the intersection of GA-17 and GA-105. Georgia State Patrol officials confirmed that a 71-year-old man was driving his Land Rover south near the intersection when the vehicle slammed into the Toyota Avalon in front of him. The Avalon, driven by an 80-year-old man, went off the road and struck a road sign before it landed in the embankment. The Land Rover continued onward and went into a ditch.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other local responders were dispatched to the scene. The 80-year-old and his passenger, an 85-year-old woman, were injured and taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. The 71-year-old driver was airlifted to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Their conditions are not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in multiple lanes for some time until police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of hospitalizations within the state of Georgia. In just one year’s time, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents due to the outright reckless acts of others. These accidents happen due to many different reasons and land over 116,000 people in the hospital throughout the state each year. Car accidents occur in the blink of an eye due to many reasons including distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, fatigued driving, and more. If you have been hurt in a serious car accident, you have a variety of options available for you. It is important that you have the help of an attorney on your side at this time.
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At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled and compassionate accident attorneys are here to help you move forward after a car accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. We will stand by your side and help you obtain compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options you have at this time.
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