Hall Co, GA – Man Killed in Train Accident at Atlanta Hwy & Ray St
Hall Co, GA (June 18, 2021) – On Wednesday evening, June 16, a train accident left one man dead in Hall County.
Authorities say that the man was killed when he was struck by a train just off the Atlanta Highway near Ray Street.
Deputies with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, rescue units with Hall County Fire Services, and the Gainesville Fire Department sent personnel to the scene around 8:00 p.m.
Hall County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Derreck Booth said that the body of the man, identified only as a 33-year-old from Lula, was found behind a business in the area where he was hit by the train.
The events leading up to the accident are unclear, but police are working with the railroad authority to investigate the incident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Train Accidents in Georgia
Trains are some of the largest modes of transportation throughout the entirety of the United States. Though these accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents, they are known for being incredibly catastrophic when they do occur. This is especially true if a train accident involves a pedestrian, who are known for being some of the most at-risk parties on our roads. If you have lost somebody you love as a result of a train accident, it is important that you have the help of an attorney on your side.
Losing somebody you love can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. As families grieve the loss of a loved one as a result of an accident, they might wonder how they will afford to keep up with the bills that continue to pile up. It is never easy to face the loss of a loved one in an accident.
The truth is that many of these accidents can be prevented when the laws of the road are followed or when companies ensure that regular maintenance is completed for commercial vehicles. In the event that a crash occurs through no fault of the victim’s own, it’s imperative for families to retain the services of a skilled attorney.
If you have lost a loved one in one of these preventable collisions, please seek the help of a wrongful death attorney in Georgia as soon as possible.
Our Georgia accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in catastrophic accidents for years. Our legal team believes that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused a loved one. Our attorneys will walk you through every process of the legal system in Georgia. If you have lost a loved one and wonder where you can turn, please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for the help you deserve.
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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.
