LaFayette, GA – Fatal Head-on Collision at US-27 & Wheeler Rd Intersection
LaFayette, GA (April 27, 2021) – Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening, April 27, a fatal head-on collision occurred at an intersection in LaFayette.
According to Walker County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of US-27 and Wheeler Road. Police confirmed that two vehicles collided head-on with each other near the intersection, leading to extensive damages.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. It is not known if any parties were injured as a result.
All southbound lanes of traffic were blocked in the area until police cleared the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Georgia
Fatal accidents occur in the blink of an eye throughout the state of Georgia. In just one recent week, approximately 31 lives were taken as a result of fatal accidents within the state. These accidents take on many different forms but head-on collisions are some of the most severe. In just one year’s time, approximately 2% of car accidents are deemed head-on collisions. If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal accident, you may be feeling helpless and alone. Families are urged to seek the help of an accident attorney in their time of need.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the loss of a loved one as a result of a fatal Georgia car accident. However, this is the reality that far too many families experience in Georgia every single year. It is never easy to face the loss of a loved one in an accident. As you grieve the sudden loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. Losing a loved one can impact your life in a variety of ways. If you have suffered these enormous losses, it is crucial that you seek the immediate help of a Georgia wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our dedicated accident attorneys are here for you after you have lost somebody you love in a fatal crash. We believe that you have every right to hold a party responsible after they have caused a fatal crash that took a loved one. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, you may be feeling both helpless and alone. You have options and should always have legal help on your side. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
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