Covington, GA – Serious Car Crash at GA-138 & Pirklefield Dr
Covington, GA (November 9, 2021) – On Tuesday evening, November 9, a serious car crash took place at an intersection in Covington.
According to Walton County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of GA-138 and Pirklefield Drive. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they allegedly entered the intersection at the same time. The vehicles forcefully collided with each other and sustained extensive damages. Tow trucks had to remove the vehicles from the road.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were injured as a result of the accident. The injured victims were hospitalized, though their conditions are not yet known.
Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was completely blocked in the area of the intersection for some time.
No further details have been released. 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 happen every single day in Georgia, some of which are minor and others that are incredibly severe in nature. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents due to the outright recklessness of others. In just one recent year’s time, in fact, over 116,000 people were hurt in car accidents due to negligent acts. These accidents happen in a variety of common areas but intersections are some of the most common. In one recent year’s time in the entire U.S., it is estimated that approximately 2.5 million intersection accidents took place due to negligent reasons. These accidents can typically be prevented but continue to occur due to careless acts. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side.
The aftermath of a car accident can impact your life in a variety of ways. You may be left with questions that only a Covington car accident attorney will be able to help you answer. For instance, what types of evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a successful claim? Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you can answer with the assistance of a Covington personal injury attorney on your side.
Covington Car Accident Attorneys
Our accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after you have been hurt in a serious car accident. We understand how overwhelming a car accident can be and offer our help and resources every step of the way. Having an attorney on your side can help you significantly reduce the stress that you may be feeling associated with your claim. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial aspects. Please contact an accident attorney in Covington at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can help you at this time.
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.
