Ringgold, GA – Head-on Collision with Injuries at GA-3 & Pine Grove Access Rd
Ringgold, GA (August 19, 2021) – Around 10:34 p.m. on the night of Friday, August 14, a head-on collision occurred at an intersection in Ringgold.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened at the intersection of GA-3 and Pine Grove Access Road. At the time, a 38-year-old woman from Rossville was driving her Ford Expedition when her vehicle collided with a Hyundai Tucson being driven by a 25-year-old woman from Chatsworth. The vehicles involved in the accident were left with extensive damages and were towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. A 35-year-old passenger in the Ford, the owner of the Ford, and a 14-year-old, were seriously injured as a result of the crash. The other driver and a 4-year-old child were also injured in the accident.
The driver of the first vehicle was taken to Catoosa County Jail on charges of DUI, failing to maintain her lane, driving on the wrong side of the road, and more.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for a period of time.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
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 throughout the state of Georgia. These accidents happen in many areas but intersections are among the most common and dangerous. Car accidents take on many different forms but head-on collisions are some of the most devastating. In just one recent year’s time, over 2% of car accidents were deemed rollovers. If you have suffered injuries as a result of a car accident, you may be feeling alone and confused. Injured victims are urged to seek the help of an attorney that they can trust.
Being injured in a car accident might leave you feeling helpless and alone, which is why you should speak with a Georgia car accident lawyer that you can trust. An attorney may be able to answer questions that you have along the way. For instance, what types of deadlines will you be required to meet when it comes to moving forward with a claim? What evidence do you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that you can answer when you talk to a Georgia personal injury lawyer.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you after you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after an accident on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you.
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