Atlanta, GA (March 21, 2023) – Around 2:20 a.m. on the morning of Monday, March 20, a woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Atlanta.
According to Atlanta Police, the accident happened at the intersection of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Finley Avenue. Police confirmed that an adult female pedestrian was attempting to cross the street at the intersection. In doing so, she was struck by a passenger vehicle that immediately fled the scene of the accident. There was a lot of traffic in the area at the time of the collision.
Several responders, including Atlanta paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has since been identified as 33-year-old Brittany Glover, was severely injured in the collision. She was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to her injuries.
The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for a period of time. Police did not say if they found the driver responsible for the accident.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk parties on our roads in the state of Georgia every year. This is due to the fact that they have no protection from harm in the event of an accident involving any type of vehicle. Hundreds of lives are taken as a result of fatal pedestrian accidents in Georgia each year. In 2021, it was reported that approximately 348 people were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents in the state of Georgia. If you have lost somebody you love in a pedestrian accident, it is crucial that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can be an impactful time in your life. You may wonder how you will ever deal with the immense loss of a loved one if you and your family have suffered these losses. As you are grieving, you should not have to be concerned with how you will pay the bills that pile up against you. Having legal help on your side can be beneficial during these difficult times. It is crucial that you speak with an Atlanta wrongful death attorney that you can rely on.
Our attorneys at Monge & Associates are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident. We believe in helping you and your family get back on your feet after you have had to prematurely say goodbye to someone that you love due to a collision. Our attorneys will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects, such as the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy costs
- Loss of consortium and companionship
Please do not hesitate to contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Atlanta at (888) 688-1924 to find out what we can do for you at this time.
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.
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