Duluth, GA – Teen Killed in Fatal DUI Accident on GA-316 That Led to Charges
Duluth, GA (October 31, 2022) – A teenager was tragically killed in fatal DUI accident that took place on a major Duluth roadway on Saturday night, October 29.
According to Gwinnett County officials, the accident happened at an unknown time on Saturday night on the entrance ramp to GA-316. Police confirmed that a 16-year-old female cheerleader at Mill Creek High School was a passenger in a vehicle that was being operated by a 21-year-old man. He failed to navigate the entrance onto the highway, causing his vehicle to collide with a concrete barrier.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene. The teenage passenger was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. The male driver was rushed to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Police confirmed that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident. He has since been charged with driving under the influence, failing to maintain his lane, and first-degree vehicular homicide.
The roadway was blocked in multiple lanes at the scene of the crash until it was cleared.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues. Police will update as more information is available.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the teen whose life was lost in this accident.
Fatal DUI Accidents in Georgia
Drunk driving is one of the most reckless forms of driving that takes place on our roads in Georgia. Hundreds of lives are lost as a result of these horrific accidents every year in Georgia. From 2003 to 2012, it was reported that approximately 3,699 people were killed in fatal DUI accidents throughout Georgia. Though the state enacts laws that are geared toward prevention of drunk driving accidents, they still sometimes occur and cause catastrophic harm to those involved. If you have sustained the loss of a loved one in a DUI accident, it is imperative that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.
The loss of a loved one in a DUI accident can have a huge and lasting impact on your life. You may be left with a wide array of questions at this time, which is why it is crucial that you have legal help on your side. A drunk driver will find difficulty in controlling their vehicle and maintaining proper driving skills. This means that a drunk driving accident can happen in the blink of an eye due to the reckless decisions of another driver. If you have suffered immense losses due to one of these accidents, speaking with a Duluth wrongful death attorney is in your best interests.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here to help you get back on your feet after you have lost someone you love in an accident. We believe that you have many rights and options under Georgia accident law and will stand by your side when you need our help the most. We will help you work toward compensation to cover some of the following aspects:
- Medical bills
- Lost income and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Duluth at (888) 579-1790 for more information on 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.
