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Last updated Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Athens, GA (November 21, 2022) – Around 3:56 p.m. on the afternoon of Thursday, November 17, a pedestrian accident took place at an intersection in Athens.
According to the University of Georgia Police Department, the accident happened at the intersection of Sanford Drive and Cedar Street. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was walking in the area when they started to cross the street and they were struck by a vehicle traveling in the area. It is believed that the driver remained at the scene of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The unidentified pedestrian sustained abrasions as a result of the accident. They were treated on scene by EMS crews but it is not known if they were taken to the hospital at a later time.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for some time. This led to delays until the scene was cleared.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.
Our thoughts go out to the pedestrian who was hurt as a result of this accident.
Georgia continues to rank 4th in the country when it comes to fatalities that stem from pedestrian accidents. Hundreds of pedestrians are killed each year as a result of pedestrian accidents within the state. In just 2021, in fact, it was reported that 348 pedestrians lost their lives in fatal accidents and many others were injured. There are many horrifying consequences of pedestrian accidents, which is why drivers are always supposed to watch out for these vulnerable parties. Being hurt in a pedestrian accident can be a difficult thing to endure. Because of this, you should speak with an attorney who has your best interests in mind.
When you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, it is up to you to show that another party has acted in a careless manner. It is not always easy to show that another party is responsible for your accident, which is why you should speak with a dedicated attorney who has handled these claims in the past. An attorney will be able to help you gather necessary evidence in your claim, as well as help you to meet deadlines that are required of you. You have many options after a pedestrian accident, which is why you should speak with an Athens personal injury attorney in your time of need.
No matter the circumstances of your claim, our attorneys at Monge & Associates are here to help you. The insurance company will try to lessen the amount of compensation that you deserve in your claim or could even try to deny your claim altogether. We will assist you every step of the way as you work toward the compensation you deserve for a wide array of aspects, such as the following:
Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Athens at (888) 688-1924 to find out how we can help you.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when creating this accident news post. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if there is any information that is incorrect, contact Monge & Associates immediately. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post if requested.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene described in this post.
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