Savannah, GA – Serious Hit-and-Run Accident at Wheaton St & Cedar St
Savannah, GA (April 28, 2021) – Around 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, April 27, a serious hit-and-run accident happened at a Savannah intersection.
According to the Savannah Police Department, the accident happened at the intersection of Wheaton Street and Cedar Street. A Buick Regal was attempting to cross the street from a parking lot when it struck a Mercury Mariner traveling in the area. Police confirmed that the driver of the Buick then fled the scene of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene. The passenger in the Buick was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, though their current condition is not yet known. The driver of the Mercury had minor injuries and was also hospitalized.
Police later found the driver of the Buick, identified as a 39-year-old man. He was charged with serious injuries by motor vehicle, hit-and-run with injuries, DUI, and failing to yield.
The investigation into the circumstances of the crash continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Georgia
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of car accidents within the state of Georgia. In just one recent year’s time, it is estimated that approximately 116,000 people were injured in these accidents. Collisions take on many different forms but hit-and-run accidents are some of the most severe. This is due to the fact that drivers flee the scene of an accident without helping those at the scene. They could be left behind with serious and life-threatening injuries. If you have been hurt in a car accident and believe that another party is at fault, it is crucial that you have legal help on your side.
The aftermath of a Georgia car accident can have a lasting impact on your life. This is especially true if you have suffered from some of the most severe injuries including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, organ damage, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they can land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. As you work on your physical recovery, you may be feeling stressed about how you will afford the bills that pile up against you. You should prepare to speak with a Georgia personal injury attorney in your time of need.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you after you have been hurt in a collision that is not your fault. In the blink of an eye, your life could be turned upside-down and you could be left with questions that only an attorney will be able to answer. Our attorneys will help you obtain compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, therapy costs, pain and suffering, and so much more. If you have been hurt in a collision and wonder what options you have, please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 for more information.
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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.
