Savannah, GA – One Dead, One Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on I-16 at Lynes Pkwy
Savannah, GA (July 27, 2021) – Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol say that one person is dead and another is injured after a wrong-way crash occurred early Friday morning, July 23, in Savannah.
Officers say that the incident occurred on Interstate 16 in Savannah around 1:40 a.m. Troopers released the findings of their initial report from the scene, which indicated that a black BMW was headed westbound in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Lynes Parkway (also known as Interstate 516).
Troopers searched the area and found that the BMW collided with a green garbage truck just before exit 164.
The eastbound lanes were completely closed until around 5:00 a.m. as crews removed the wreckage. Troopers said the driver of the BMW, a 20-year-old man from Beaufort, died as a result of the crash. The injured victim was transported to an area medical center by ambulance, though it’s unclear if they were traveling in the dump truck or in the BMW.
The accident remains under investigation, and further details on those involved have not been released.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Wrong-Way Accidents in Georgia
Per reports from authorities, car accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and death across the state of Georgia. In fact, hundreds of hospitalizations stem from these accidents every single year.
These accidents can happen virtually anywhere in the blink of an eye, and victims and their families are left to pick up the pieces. If you have sustained injuries as the result of a car accident that is not your fault, it is essential that you always have legal help by your side as you navigate the legal system. This is especially important if you’ve been involved in a serious wreck caused by the negligence of another party, such as a wrong-way accident.
Many individuals feel alone and confused after they have suffered harm due to a Georgia car accident. Victims are sometimes unsure if they are eligible for aspects like medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering, and so many other damages that continue to pile up after a car accident. Luckily, through a lawsuit, you do have the right to claim damages against a party who has contributed to your harm. Nobody ever expects to face a car accident on their own. If you have been injured, you should always have legal help by your side every step of the way so that you gain the reimbursement you deserve through your Georgia personal injury claim.
Because the aftermath of a car accident can impact every aspect of your life, you should speak with an attorney at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC immediately. Our attorneys will be able to help you work with the insurance company, meet filing deadlines, and gather the evidence that is necessary to prove your claim. These are aspects that may not come so easily when you are working on your own. Everybody has the right to file a claim against a negligent party as they work toward justice and reimbursement. Please contact our Georgia accident attorneys at (888) 579-1790 or https://attorneykennugent.com/ to find out how we can assist you in your time of need.
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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.