Savannah, GA – Police Chase Ends in Car Accident on Pennsylvania Ave
Savannah, GA (June 11, 2021) – On Friday afternoon, June 11, a police chase ended in a car accident on a roadway in Savannah.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, the incident took place when a Dodge Charger was headed in the wrong direction on Henry Street around noon. Police attempted to stop the Charger but the driver fled the scene. They turned onto Pennsylvania Avenue and struck a Ford Escape in the area.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were present at the scene. Two people in the Ford Escape were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries but they are expected to be okay.
One person in the Charger was taken into custody.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Car accidents happen every hour of the day within the state of Georgia. In just one hour’s time within the state, in fact, approximately 70 car accidents occur due to the reckless acts of others. Especially in the event of a police chase, vehicles are traveling at high speeds and could become involved in a collision in the blink of an eye. These accidents happen due to many different reasons including driver distractions, drunk driving, speeding, and more. The unfortunate truth is that many of these collisions can be prevented but continue to occur due to the negligence of others. Proving that another party is at fault for an accident can be a difficult thing to do on your own. Because of this, injured victims are urged to seek the help of an attorney that they can trust after a car accident.
The aftermath of a Georgia car accident can be a difficult thing to face but this is the reality that many people face each year. Car accidents tend to lead to some of the most catastrophic injuries including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, organ damage, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they can land victims in the hospital for an extended period of time, as well as cause them to miss out on time in the workplace until they can get back on their feet. If you have suffered from serious injuries as a result of a car accident, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust when it comes to your personal injury claim in Georgia.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled and compassionate accident attorneys have dedicated our lives to helping those injured in car accidents over the years. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after a car crash and offer our help in your time of need. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation you deserve for aspects such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia 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.