Savannah, GA – Serious Pedestrian Accident on Abercorn St
Savannah, GA (June 5, 2021) – Around 10 p.m. on Thursday night, June 3, a serious pedestrian accident occurred on a roadway in Savannah.
According to Savannah Police, the accident happened on Abercorn Street around the area of Echols Street. A 64-year-old man from Alabama was walking across the roadway when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling through the area.
Paramedics and numerous other local responders were present at the scene of the crash. The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with a variety of serious injuries. His current condition is not yet known.
The roadway was blocked in the area for a period of time as police cleared the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Because pedestrians have no protection from harm, they are some of the most likely parties to receive serious injuries in the event of an accident. Pedestrians will become seriously injured and even lose their lives every year in the state of Georgia as a result of these accidents. In 2018 alone, it was reported that approximately 260 people were killed and many others were injured in pedestrian accidents. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident that is not your fault, you should be prepared to seek the immediate help of an attorney in your time of need.
Being injured in a pedestrian accident in Georgia might be one of the most challenging things that you have ever endured. Many injuries stem from these accidents including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, organ damage, paralysis, and more. These injuries can impact your life in a variety of ways, causing you to miss out on time at work and away from the hospital. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident that is not your fault, you should seek the immediate help of a Georgia personal injury attorney. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in pedestrian accidents at www.attorneykennugent.com.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after a pedestrian accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelming a pedestrian accident can be and offer our help in your time of need. Our attorneys will help you obtain compensation for a wide array of aspects as you navigate the legal system. Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Georgia 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.