Macon, GA – Critical Pedestrian Accident on Napier Ave
Macon, GA (July 15, 2021) – At 11 p.m. on Wednesday night, July 14, a critical pedestrian accident occurred on a roadway in Macon.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at 3600 Napier Avenue. A woman was walking in the area when she was suddenly struck by an SUV traveling through the area. The SUV was traveling on the road by the area of Brookdale Avenue.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were immediately called to the scene. The pedestrian, identified as a 34-year-old woman, was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. She is now in stable condition.
The roadway was blocked in the area following the collision for a period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads who are prone to some of the most extensive harm in the event of an accident. Hundreds of lives are taken every year due to these accidents in Georgia every single year. In 2018 alone, in fact, it was reported that approximately 260 pedestrians were killed in these accidents due to the reckless acts of others. Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can have a huge and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. Drivers are expected to pay close attention to the roads around them so that these accidents do not occur but this does not always happen. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you have a variety of options available for you. It is important that you seek the help of an attorney in your time of need.
Being injured in a pedestrian accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured. Some of the most life-altering injuries result from these accidents including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, broken bones, organ damage, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital and cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. If your life has been turned upside-down due to one of these accidents, you may have questions. You should always be prepared to speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney in your time of need. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in pedestrian accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here to help you move forward after a pedestrian accident that is not your fault. We understand how difficult it can be to hold a party liable after an accident, which is why we offer our help and resources in your time of need. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and so much more. You have options and should never have to stand alone at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options you have at this time.
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