Dahlonega, GA – Four Injured in Car Accident on Long Branch Rd
Dahlonega, GA (January 8, 2023) – Injuries were reported in a serious car accident that took place on a roadway in Dahlonega on Friday, January 6.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened on Long Branch Road. Police confirmed that a local 37-year-old resident was traveling south in an SUV when the driver suddenly crossed into the other lane of traffic, causing it to strike a second SUV that was traveling north. The northbound vehicle went off the road and overturned as a result. The first SUV continued onward and slammed into a third vehicle head-on.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the first SUV, as well as her 61-year-old female passenger, sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Two other occupants inside the overturned vehicle were also hurt. The injured parties were identified as a 79-year-old female driver and a 91-year-old male passenger, who were taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the third vehicle, identified as a 20-year-old man, was not hurt in the collision.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for about an hour until police were able to fully clear the scene.
No further details have been released. However, the investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing.
We offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to those injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents have been, unfortunately, increasing on our roads over recent years in the state of Georgia. Though most of these accidents lead to minor harm, others are incredibly severe and leave victims in a difficult position, sometimes fighting for their lives. Hundreds of thousands of individuals are hurt as a result of Georgia car accidents each year. In fact, in just 2020 alone, it was reported that approximately 125,000 people were seriously injured as a result of car accidents in Georgia. If you have sustained harm in a life-altering car accident, speaking with an attorney is in your best interests.
Where do you turn after you have been seriously injured in a car accident that is not your fault? You may wonder what options you have, which is why you should speak with a dedicated Dahlonega car accident attorney that you can trust. An attorney will be able to help you with the following aspects of your claim:
- Gathering evidence that is useful in your claim
- Helping you to meet deadlines that are required of you
- Answering any legal questions that you have
- Speaking with the involved insurance company
If you have sustained injuries in a car accident, you should immediately speak with a Dahlonega personal injury attorney that you can rely on.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, we are here to assist you as you navigate the complex legal system toward results. Having the help of an attorney on your side can help lessen some of the stress that you may be feeling after an accident. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects. You should not have to face the aftermath of a collision on your own. Please contact a car accident attorney in Dahlonega at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist 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, 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.
