Savannah, GA – Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-516

Savannah, GA (October 18, 2022) – A woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that took place on a major roadway in Savannah on Monday night, October 17.

According to Savannah Police, the accident happened at 10:20 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-516 around the area of Ogeechee Road. Police confirmed that a 20-year-old pedestrian female was near the left side of the roadway when she was suddenly struck by a passenger vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene of the crash without stopping. It is believed that the driver was in a gray or black sedan that will now have front-end damage due to the accident.

Several local responders in Savannah, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately called to the scene to help those in need. The 20-year-old pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital but was tragically pronounced dead while there due to traumatic injuries. Nobody else was hurt in the accident.

The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic in the area for some time. It is not known if police were able to locate the driver responsible for this accident.

No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision remains ongoing.

We offer our sympathies to the family and friends of the pedestrian who lost her life in this accident.

Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia 

Pedestrians are highly vulnerable parties on our roads who have no protection from harm in the event of an accident involving any type of vehicle. Hundreds of pedestrians are actually killed every year as a result of accidents in the state of Georgia. In 2021, it was reported that approximately 348 people were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents in Georgia. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident, you may be feeling helpless and alone. Speaking with a legal advocate is in your best interests during these difficult times.

Hundreds of lives are lost prematurely due to fatal collisions every year in Georgia. If you have lost someone close to you, it is natural to feel confused about where you can turn. As you are grieving the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you are going to afford to pay the bills that pile up against you. Facing a wrongful death claim can be a stressful matter that you are not fully prepared for. Speaking with a Savannah wrongful death attorney is in your best interests during these difficult times.

At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal pedestrian accidents in Georgia. Dealing with the emotional and financial aftermath of a fatal collision can affect your life in ways that you may not understand at first. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for an array of aspects, such as the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost income and future lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral and burial expenses

Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Savannah at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist you in your time of need.

Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified, so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.

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.