Savannah, GA – Four Injured in Pedestrian Accident at Ellis Square
Savannah, GA (July 25, 2022) – Four people sustained injuries in a severe pedestrian accident that took place in Savannah on Saturday evening, July 23.
According to Savannah Police Department officials, the accident happened around 6 p.m. in Ellis Square. Police confirmed that a 77-year-old was driving a Ford F-150 in the area and leaving the Whitaker Parking Garage. He suddenly accelerated in his vehicle, causing it to enter the square and strike several pedestrians. The driver then came to a stop up against a stone wall.
Several Savannah responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. A total of four people sustained injuries as a result of the accident. Police confirmed that a 38-year-old male and his 7-year-old daughter were hospitalized with serious injuries and remain there. Another 7-year-old pedestrian has since been released from the hospital. A 67-year-old woman who was a passenger in the pickup truck was also treated for minor injuries and is expected to be okay.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the accident for some time. Police were able to determine that the accident was not intentional in nature.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the pedestrians injured in the accident. We hope for their speedy recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise throughout the state of Georgia over recent years. In 2021, it was reported that approximately 348 people were killed in Georgia pedestrian accidents and many others were seriously injured. The truth is, pedestrian accidents are almost entirely preventable but continue to take place when drivers are not paying close attention to the roads around them. If you have sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident caused by a reckless driver, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
One of the most difficult things that you will have to endure after a pedestrian accident is facing serious injuries. Injuries caused by a pedestrian accident can signal a long road to recovery that you are not totally prepared for. Some of the most severe injuries that stem from a pedestrian accident include the following:
- Neck and back injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Broken bones
If you are a pedestrian who has suffered from these injuries, you should speak with a skilled Savannah personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here to help you after you have been seriously injured in a Georgia car accident. We are well aware of the fact that nothing can change the fact that you have been hurt. However, there are ways to move forward physically and financially after an accident so that you can make this process easier on yourself. We will help you work toward compensation for an array of aspects so that you can get back on your feet. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Savannah 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.