Mt Airy, GA – Two Injured in Motorcycle Accident at GA-365 & Cody Rd
Mt. Airy, GA (June 23, 2022) – Two people were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that took place at a Mt. Airy intersection on Wednesday afternoon, June 22.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened around 12:14 p.m. at the intersection of GA-365 and Cody Road. Police confirmed that 43-year-old Nathaniel Newton was traveling south in his Chevrolet Silverado pickup when he pulled into the intersection. He was yielding for an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens when he claims that he did not see a motorcyclist approaching. His pickup truck struck the left side of the motorcycle, causing it to overturn onto its side and struck a guardrail.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Both the driver and the passenger on the motorcycle were ejected. The parties, identified as 41-year-old Todd McCollum and 41-year-old Amy McCollum, were seriously injured and rushed to local hospitals for treatment. Their conditions are not known at this time.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for a period of time. Charges are currently pending against Newton at this time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
Our thoughts go out to the parties injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Georgia
Motorcycle accidents are known for being some of the most catastrophic accidents in the entire state of Georgia every year. In 2019, it was reported that approximately3,948 motorcycle accidents took place in Georgia, leading to 170 fatalities and many more injuries. When drivers pay close attention to the roads around them, motorcycle accidents can be prevented on our roadways. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
Motorcycle accidents have been increasing on our roads over recent years in the state of Georgia. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you should speak with a Mt. Airy motorcycle accident attorney who has your best interests in mind. Many severe and even permanent injuries stem from motorcycle accidents every year, including the following:
- Neck and back injuries
- Road rash
- Paralysis
- Organ damage
- Fractures
- Burns
These injuries are sometimes so life-altering that they land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on time at work. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you should speak with a Mt. Airy personal injury lawyer immediately.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident that is not your fault. We want to make sure that you are treated fairly when it comes to your claim. This is especially true considering that the insurance company may try to take advantage of you every chance they get. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, we are here to help you. Please contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Mt. Airy at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help 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 and 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.
