Powder Springs, GA – Woman and Child Killed in Pedestrian Accident on C H James Pkwy
Powder Springs, GA (May 3, 2022) – A woman and her child were killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that took place in Powder Springs on Sunday night, May 1.
Cobb County officials confirmed that the accident occurred at 9:25 p.m. on C.H. James Parkway near the intersection with Oglesby Road. A woman was traveling in the area in her vehicle when it was suddenly struck from behind by another vehicle in the left lane of traffic. The woman got out of her vehicle and started to walk across the highway with her small child to safety. She was suddenly struck by a Chevrolet Blazer. After the Blazer struck the victims, a Ford Taurus also hit them.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other Powder Springs responders were called to the scene. Both the woman and her child were rushed to area hospitals with critical injuries. The woman was tragically pronounced dead that night and the child passed away at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on Tuesday, April 3.
The roadway was blocked in all lanes for a short period of time following the accident. Police have not said if anybody will be charged for the accident at this time.
The investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of both victims involved in this collision.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Walking is a common mode of transportation for many people in Georgia each year. Drivers are expected to watch out for the safety of pedestrians at all times. However, this does not always occur and many individuals are seriously impacted by pedestrian accidents each year. In fact, hundreds of individuals actually lose their lives in these accidents every year in Georgia. In 2020, statistics showed that approximately 273 lives were taken in pedestrian accidents, which was a 14% increase from the year before. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, you and your family should seek the immediate help of a legal advocate.
The loss of a loved one is a reality that far too many families face each year in pedestrian accidents. Moving forward with a wrongful death claim is never an easy thing to do, as these claims can be complex in nature. On top of this, only a few select parties can bring a wrongful death claim. These include the following:
- The parents of the decedent
- Their spouse
- Their child
- A personal representative of the decedent’s estate
If you have lost someone close to you in a pedestrian accident, you should never delay when seeking the help of a Powder Springs wrongful death lawyer.
It can be challenging to face the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, which is why our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to assist you. You and your family should have an attorney that you can trust and believe in when it feels like all hope is lost. Our attorneys will not give up and will help you seek compensation for your losses. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Powder Springs at (888) 579-1790 for more information.
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.
