Nashville, GA – Child Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Paradise State Park
Nashville, GA (January 30, 2023) – A child was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that took place at a Nashville state park on Saturday evening, January 28.
According to Berrien County officials, the accident happened around 6:45 p.m. at Paradise State Park. Police confirmed that a child was riding on the trunk of a car when he fell off due to reasons that are not yet known. He was run over as a result of the accident. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 23-year-old Aron Hedman, remained on scene following the accident.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were called to the scene to help those in need. Paramedics and deputies attempted to resuscitate the child, who received severe injuries in the accident. He was taken to the hospital but tragically pronounced dead while there. His age has not yet been revealed.
The area was blocked for an extended period of time following the accident. Police confirmed that the driver will be receiving charges for his role in the accident.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing. Police will update with new information as it is available.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians, especially children, have vulnerability on our roads. A pedestrian could take place within seconds and turn somebody’s life upside-down when it occurs. On top of the serious injuries that stem from a pedestrian accident, many pedestrians also lose their lives every year as a result of life-altering accidents. Georgia has been seeing more pedestrian accidents than ever before over recent years. In 2021, in fact, it was reported that approximately 348 people were killed in fatal pedestrian collisions. If you have lost someone you love in one of these accidents, it is important that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.
The aftermath of a fatal pedestrian accident can be a life-altering experience that you are not prepared to face. Families often wonder where they can turn after a fatal pedestrian accident. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you are going to afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. It is normal to feel stressed and alone after you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident. This is why you should speak with a Nashville wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after an accident.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal pedestrian accidents. We understand how overwhelming a fatal pedestrian accident can be on both emotional and financial levels. Our attorneys will stand by your side as you work toward compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages, which include the following:
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and future lost income
- Pain and suffering
We will help you during one of the most difficult times in your life, working to compassionately help you receive the results you deserve. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Nashville at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
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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.
