Cornelia, GA – Man Injured in Bicycle Accident on Old Cleveland Rd
Cornelia, GA (November 13, 2022) – A man was seriously injured in a bicycle accident that took place on a roadway in Cornelia on Wednesday, November 9.
According to Habersham County officials, the accident happened on Old Cleveland Road. Police confirmed that a male bicyclist was traveling in the area while a Honda CRV was traveling south. The Honda collided with the left rear side of the bicycle, causing it to knock the bicyclist off his bike and onto the shoulder of the road. The driver of the vehicle allegedly remained on scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other Habersham County responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The bicyclist, who has since been identified as a 47-year-old man from Cornelia, was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The driver of the Honda CRV, who has been identified as a 68-year-old man from Clarkesville, was not hurt in the crash. He is now facing charges but they are not entirely known.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for a period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
Our thoughts go out to the man who was injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in Georgia
Bicycle accidents may not be the most common accidents that happen on our roads in Georgia. However, when they do occur, they tend to lead to some of the most catastrophic harm, especially when they are involved in accidents with large vehicles. In 2015, it was reported that only 23 cyclists lost their lives in fatal accidents in Georgia. However, many more were severely injured in life-altering accidents. If your life has been turned upside-down due to a bicycle accident, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Your life could be affected immediately following a bicycle crash. This is especially true if you have sustained severe injuries, such as the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
- Road rash
If you have sustained any of these injuries, you will likely spend time in the hospital or away from the workplace. This can be a difficult journey, especially as the bills are piling up against you. Speaking with a Cornelia personal injury attorney as soon as possible is in your best interests.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys will help you move forward after a bicycle accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a bicycle accident, especially if you have sustained serious injuries. Because many bicyclists are thrown onto the ground, the injuries that they receive are likely to cause severe harm. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. You should never have to face the aftermath of a bicycle accident entirely on your own. Please contact a bicycle accident attorney in Cornelia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
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.
