Evans, GA – Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Washington Rd
Evans, GA (July 2, 2021) – At 9:50 p.m. on Thursday night, July 1, a man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Evans.
According to Augusta officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Washington Road and Halali Farm Road. A 24-year-old man was on the roadway when he was suddenly struck by a black Hyundai Kona in the westbound lane after several other vehicles swerved to miss him. The driver of the Kona, identified as an 18-year-old, was not injured and remained at the scene.
Paramedics and numerous other local responders were immediately called to the scene. The male pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment of traumatic injuries but was pronounced dead while there.
The roadway was blocked in the area following the accident until police were able to fully clear the scene.
Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads due to the fact that they have no protection from harm in the event of an accident. In 2018 alone, it was reported that approximately 260 pedestrians were killed in these horrific accidents due to the negligence of others in Georgia. Drivers are urged to be as careful as possible on our roads so that these accidents can be prevented but this does not always occur and pedestrians are killed every single year. It is never easy to lose somebody you love in one of these accidents. If you have suffered such immense losses, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust when it comes to your claim.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the loss of a loved one taken too soon in a Georgia pedestrian accident. As you are grieving the unexpected loss of somebody closest to you, you may wonder how you are going to afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. If you have suffered these devastating losses, you may have a variety of questions that you are unable to answer on your own. Because of this, you should always have the knowledgeable help of a wrongful death attorney on your side. See our proven track record of success representing those who have lost loved ones in accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents over the years. We understand how challenging it can be to face the aftermath of a collision on your own, especially if you have never faced an accident in the past. Our attorneys will assist you as you walk the path toward justice and compensation for aspects such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out 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.
