Rossville, GA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on GA-2 Near Pierce Dr
Rossville, GA (March 7, 2023) – A pedestrian was killed in a fatal accident that took place on a major roadway in Rossville on the evening of Tuesday, March 7.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened around 7:16 p.m. on GA-2 around the area of Pierce Drive. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was walking south across the street when they were suddenly struck by a vehicle. Several other vehicles then struck the pedestrian near Shiloh Baptist Church. It is not known if all of the vehicles remained at the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has only been identified as a male pedestrian, was severely injured in the accident. They were tragically pronounced deceased while on scene.
All westbound lanes of traffic were blocked, and one eastbound lane was completely shut down until police were able to reopen the scene.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this horrific collision.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads in Georgia. This is due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm in the event of an accident involving large vehicles. In 2019, it was reported that approximately 239 pedestrians were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents in Georgia, and many others were seriously injured. By 2021, an astounding 348 pedestrians were killed in Georgia accidents. If you have lost somebody you love in a fatal pedestrian accident, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney who has handled these types of claims in the past.
Losing somebody you love in a fatal pedestrian accident can impact your life in many ways. Families need time to grieve their losses after the loss of someone close to them. While you grieve, you should not have to worry about the many bills that pile up against you. There are many parties who can successfully bring a wrongful death claim after a pedestrian accident, such as the following:
- Spouse of the deceased
- Children of the deceased
- Parents of the deceased
- Personal representative of the estate
You should be prepared to speak with a Rossville wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after a fatal accident.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, we are here to help you move forward after you have lost someone you love in a fatal accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in a fatal accident that took a loved one’s life. We will do whatever it takes to protect your legal rights at this time. You may find that you are eligible for a wide array of financial damages during these difficult times. Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Rossville at (888) 579-1790 to find out what we can do to 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.