Atlanta, GA – Two Killed in Ambulance Accident on Campbellton Rd

Last updated Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

Atlanta, GA (March 21, 2023) – Two people were killed, and two sustained injuries in an ambulance accident that took place in Atlanta on the afternoon of Monday, March 20.

According to Atlanta Police, the accident happened at 3 p.m. at 4000 Campbellton Road. Police confirmed that a Pro Care EMS ambulance was traveling in the area when it was involved in an accident with an SUV due to reasons that are not yet known. The SUV flipped over on the side of the road, and the passenger side door of the ambulance was ripped off as a result of the serious collision.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the SUV, as well as a passenger inside the ambulance, were both tragically pronounced dead on the scene due to traumatic injuries. The driver of the ambulance, as well as a patient in the back of the ambulance, were injured and hospitalized.

Due to the severity of the collision, a large portion of the road was blocked for some time after the accident.

The investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing. Police will update with new information as it is available.

We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victims who have lost their lives in this accident. We also hope that the injured victims will receive a full recovery.

Ambulance Accidents in Georgia

Though ambulance drivers are some of the safest drivers on our roads, these accidents still continue to happen every year within the state and beyond. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., approximately 6,500 ambulance collisions took place in just one recent year – and these accidents continue to increase all the time as more drivers hit the roads. Nearly 60% of accidents involving ambulances take place when they are on their way to an emergency. If you have lost a loved one in an ambulance-related collision, you should speak with an attorney immediately.

The aftermath of an ambulance accident can be a challenging thing to face, especially if you have lost a loved one in a collision. As you are grieving the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the many bills that pile up against your family. You may be feeling scared and alone after a fatal collision, as well as have many questions that you cannot answer on your own. Speaking with an Atlanta wrongful death attorney is crucial during these challenging times.

At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, we are here for you and your family after you have lost someone you love in a fatal collision. We believe that you have many rights and options available for you after an accident, especially those involving ambulances, which are sometimes city or government-owned. Our attorneys will help you seek compensation for a wide array of aspects. These include some of the following:

• Medical expenses your loved one sustained
• Lost income and future lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral and burial costs

Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Atlanta at (888) 688-1924 for more information on how we can assist 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. 

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