Marietta, GA – Man Injured in Serious Motorcycle Crash on Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA (April 11, 2023) – A man was injured in a serious motorcycle accident that took place on a roadway in Marietta on the evening of Monday, April 10.
According to Marietta Police, the accident happened on Roswell Road around the area of Willeo Rill Road at 6:15 p.m. Police confirmed that a 23-year-old man was driving his KTR 390 motorcycle headed westbound when a driver in a Mazda passenger vehicle started to make a U-turn near the intersection in front of the motorcyclist. This caused the motorcyclist to slam into the back of the Mazda, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene. The motorcyclist sustained injuries and was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He is expected to be okay. The driver of the Mazda, identified as a 76-year-old woman, was not hurt but remained at the scene.
A portion of the roadway was blocked in the area for some time after the collision.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the motorcyclist injured in this accident. We hope that he receives a speedy recovery from his injuries.
Motorcycle Accidents in Georgia
Motorcycle accidents tend to be some of the most severe accidents that occur on our roads in Georgia every year. This is due to the fact that motorcyclists have no protection from harm in accidents involving passenger vehicles. In 2020, it was reported that approximately 179 people were killed in fatal Georgia motorcycle accidents, and many others received serious injuries. If you have sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another party, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Moving forward after a motorcycle accident is never an easy thing to do. You may need the assistance of a Marietta motorcycle accident attorney on your side, as the injuries that stem from these accidents can be incredibly severe. These include some of the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Road rash
These injuries could cause you to spend an extended period of time in the hospital. On top of this, you could miss out on work and some of your favorite activities as you recover. Speaking with a Marietta personal injury attorney can help you get back on your feet.
Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, are here for you after you have been hurt in a serious motorcycle accident. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling both physically and financially after an accident. Having an attorney on your side can help you gain the compensation that you are owed after an accident. These include damages like medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. We are here for you every step of the way as you navigate the legal system. Please contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Marietta at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do for you in your dire time of need.
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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.