LaFayette, GA – Fatal Collision at GA-1 & N Long Hollow Rd Intersection

LaFayette, GA (March 3, 2023) – One person lost their life in a fatal car accident that took place at an intersection in LaFayette on the evening of Thursday, March 2.

According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened at 5:57 p.m. at the intersection of GA-1 and North Long Hollow Road. Police confirmed that a 2011 Toyota RAV4 was traveling east near the intersection and started to make a left turn as it was entering. As the driver was making a turn, their vehicle collided with a Ford Transit vehicle due to reasons that are not entirely known. The accident led to extensive damages to both vehicles and debris was left scattered all over the road.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the Toyota, who has not yet been formally identified, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. It is not known if anyone else was hurt in the collision.

Due to the severity of the accident, a large portion of the road was blocked at the intersection for some time. This led to extensive delays until the scene was cleared.

The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.

We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost their life in this horrific accident.

Fatal Accidents in Georgia 

Every day, serious collisions happen throughout the state of Georgia and beyond. Though many car accidents lead to serious injuries, others are more catastrophic and cause innocent drivers and passengers to lose their lives. In just 2020 alone, the Georgia Department of Transportation estimated that over 1,730 people were killed in fatal car accidents in Georgia and many others sustained serious injuries. After you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.

Finding out that someone you love has been taken from you in a fatal collision can be a difficult thing to endure. If you have sustained these immense losses, it is crucial that you turn to legal help in your time of need. While you are grieving, you should not be tasked with figuring out the many bills that pile up against you. There are several parties who can successfully bring a wrongful death claim in Georgia, such as the following:

• Spouse of the deceased
• Parents of the deceased
• Children of the deceased

You have options and should speak with a LaFayette wrongful death attorney immediately after a fatal collision.

At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, we fully understand how overwhelming a fatal accident can be, especially since they happen when you least expect it. Our attorneys are committed to proving you with the legal resources that you need to be successful in your wrongful death claim. No amount of money can bring back a loved one but we can help you move forward emotionally and financially during these difficult times. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in LaFayette 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.