East Cobb, GA – Man Killed, One Injured in Motorcycle Accident at Roswell & Providence Rds
East Cobb, GA (June 18, 2021) – A Marietta man died after a motorcycle crash occurred on Thursday evening, June 17.
Authorities say that the 58-year-old man’s motorcycle crashed with a car on Roswell Road near Providence Road in the East Cobb area. Cobb Police said that the man was pronounced dead at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after being transported following the crash.
The man was traveling westbound on Roswell on a BMW R1200 RT when a Lincoln MKX, driven by a 22-year-old woman from Marietta, attempted a left turn onto Providence Road. The woman hit the motorcyclist around 6:50 p.m., according to police, and the man was thrown from his bike on contact. The Lincoln’s driver also collided with a Toyota Tundra waiting at a red traffic light on Providence.
The Lincoln’s driver was not injured but her 16-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries. The Toyota’s driver and their three passengers did not require treatment.
Police said the wreck remains under investigation at this time and anyone with information should contact the Cobb Police Department.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
Georgia Motorcycle Crash Fatalities
Fatal motorcycle accidents happen every year in Georgia due to the reckless acts of others. Hundreds of people are killed every year as a result of Georgia motorcycle accidents. In 2018, approximately 154 motorcyclists were killed in fatal accidents throughout the state. It is never easy to face the loss of a loved one whose life has been taken too soon in a motorcycle accident. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one taken too soon in a fatal accident, you may wonder where you can turn. Families are urged to speak with an attorney who has handled motorcycle accident claims in the past.
Unfortunately, it’s not an easy task for a grieving family to face the loss of a loved one or move forward after a motorcycle wreck has happened in the state of Georgia. For example, victims and their families must retain a legal team that can establish fault in a collision for a successful claim. Showing that another party has caused your loved one’s fatal motorcycle accident can be a major hurdle, especially as you’re mourning the loss of your loved one and working to afford to pay the bills that pile up.
However, if you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you have options. It is important that you speak with an attorney that you can trust with your Georgia wrongful death claim. We are ready to help you through every step in this difficult process and have spent years helping those affected by motorcycle wrecks. You can see our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in Georgia motorcycle accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in accidents. We understand how devastating the aftermath of a fatal crash can be and offer our help and resources in your time of need. We will help you identify who is at fault for your accident so that you can move forward and achieve the compensation you deserve. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for more information on how we can help you.
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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.
