Emerson, GA – Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-75
Emerson, GA (December 31, 2022) – A man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that took place on the morning of Saturday, December 31.
According to Emerson Police Department officials, the accident happened around 11:43 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75 around the area of ramp 85. Police confirmed that a red GMC pickup truck was traveling south in the area while a black Ford F-250 with a camper was parked on the shoulder of the highway. The driver of the Ford was outside of his vehicle so that he could check on his camper when, suddenly, the driver and his truck were struck by the driver in the GMC. The red GMC then continued south, where it crossed over the median and came to a rest.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other Emerson responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the Ford, identified as a 56-year-old man, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries caused by the accident.
Police confirmed that the driver of the red GMC was arrested following the accident. The driver was identified as a 38-year-old woman who was charged with homicide by vehicle in the first degree, driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, and failing to maintain her lane.
The roadway was blocked completely until the scene was cleared.
No further details have been released at this time. Police will update with more information as it becomes available.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken prematurely in this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Hundreds of pedestrians are killed in fatal accidents every year in the state of Georgia. In 2021, it was reported that approximately 348 pedestrians were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents in Georgia. Georgia actually ranks as one of the worst states for pedestrians, which means that more people are injured or killed in pedestrian accidents in Georgia than many other states throughout the U.S. Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can affect your life in many ways, which is why you should speak with an attorney immediately after an accident.
The loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident can be a difficult thing to endure. As you are grieving such immense losses, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that keep piling up against you. It can be incredibly stressful to deal with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, which is why you should always have legal help on your side. You may be left with a wide array of questions that you cannot answer on your own. This is why you should speak with an Emerson wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here to help you get back on your feet after you have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident. Our attorneys will assist you every step of the way as you navigate the legal system in Georgia for the first time. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Emerson at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do for you in your dire time of need.
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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.
