Kennesaw, GA – Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Wooten Lake Rd
Kennesaw, GA (January 9, 2023) – Around 9 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, January 7, a woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian crash in Kennesaw.
According to Cobb County Police, the accident happened at the intersection of Wooten Lake Road and Glenlake Parkway. Police confirmed that a 60-year-old woman who lived in the area was walking across the street with her dog at the intersection. She was suddenly struck by a blue BMW 328 that stopped and remained at the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The 60-year-old pedestrian was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. Nobody else was injured in the accident.
The driver of the BMW, who has since been identified as a 23-year-old man, was not hurt. It is not known if he will be charged for his role in the accident.
Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was blocked for some time.
No further details have been released at this time. The investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Though more and more precautions are being implemented to prevent accidents in Georgia, these collisions still happen more than ever before within the state. In fact, pedestrian accidents and fatalities actually increased in 2021 from years prior. In 2021, it was estimated that approximately 348 pedestrians were killed in fatal Georgia pedestrian accidents. On top of this, many others were severely injured and faced a long road to recovery due to pedestrian accidents. If you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident, it is crucial that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Under Georgia accident law, you are able to achieve recovery following a pedestrian accident. If you and your family have sustained the loss of another due to a collision, you are able to receive the compensation you deserve for the damages that you now face. While you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you should not have to worry about the bills that keep piling up against you. There are many parties who can be successful when it comes to bringing a wrongful death claim, such as the following:
- Spouse of the deceased victim
- Children of the deceased
- Parents of the deceased
- Personal representative of the estate
If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you should speak with a Kennesaw wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you after you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian crash. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling both emotionally and financially after a fatal crash. Our attorneys will help you make important decisions and provide you with the resources that you need to be successful in your claim. We are here for you every step of the way. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Kennesaw at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do for you.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified, so if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
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.
