Hiram, GA – Serious Pedestrian Accident at Bar on Atlanta Hwy
Hiram, GA (July 11, 2021) – On Saturday night, July 10, a serious pedestrian accident occurred at a bar in Hiram.
According to police, the crash took place at 278 South Bar and Grill on the Atlanta Highway. A 34-year-old man was initially asked to leave the bar because he was intoxicated. He left the restaurant as instructed but then he later came back in his Dodge Ram. He started to shot at the restaurant through his window. When he was finished shooting, he drove through the business and struck numerous patrons who were watching a concert in the bar.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately called to the scene. One of the victims was struck by a bullet and another was struck twice by the man’s vehicle. The two victims were hospitalized, though their identities and conditions are not yet known.
Numerous patrons in the bar were able to detain the suspect until police arrived so that he could not start shooting again.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk victims on Georgia roads. This is due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm when it comes to accidents involving motor vehicles. In 2018 alone, it was reported that approximately 260 pedestrians were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents throughout the state of Georgia. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to the roads around them so that these accidents can be prevented. However, this does not always occur and pedestrian’s lives are lost every year. Being injured in a pedestrian accident can turn your life upside-down within a matter of seconds. If you have been seriously injured due to one of these accidents, you should have the dedicated help of an accident attorney on your side.
Many individuals are seriously injured as a result of pedestrian accidents each year in Georgia. These accidents tend to occur due to a wide array of reasons including driver distractions, drunk driving, speeding, and more. If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident that is not your fault, you have a variety of options. Injured victims will typically have many questions that they cannot answer on their own. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you should seek the help of a Georgia personal injury attorney as soon as possible. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in car accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our dedicated and compassionate accident attorneys have helped those injured in Georgia pedestrian accidents over the years. We understand how overwhelming it can be to face one of these devastating accidents on your own. Speaking with an attorney can ensure that you receive compensation for a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for the help you deserve.
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