Augusta, GA (February 2, 2023) – A man lost his life in a fatal truck accident that took place at an Augusta intersection on the morning of Wednesday, February 1. According to Richmond County officials, the accident happened around 9:25 a.m. at the intersection of Deans Bridge Road and Willis Foreman Road, just across the street from the Gordon Lakes Golf Course. Police confirmed that a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle were traveling in the area when they were involved in a collision at the intersection due to reasons that are not entirely known.
Both vehicles sustained damage as a result of the collision. Augusta paramedics and fire crews were dispatched to the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle, who has since been identified as 81-year-old Lewis Melson, was rushed to Augusta University Medical Center with traumatic injuries. He was tragically pronounced dead while there around 10:23 a.m.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic at the intersection until police were able to fully clear the scene. No further details have been released, but the investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
Police will update with new information as it becomes available.
We offer our warmest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this collision.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Georgia
Because truck drivers are some of the safest drivers on our roads, truck accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents in Georgia. However, lives are still lost every year as a result of these accidents throughout the state. In 2014, it was reported in Georgia that approximately 155 people were killed in fatal truck accidents.
In 83% of fatal truck accidents, it is important to note that those losing their lives are inside the other involved vehicle. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, it is imperative that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Truck drivers spend a long period of time on our roads. This means that they could fall asleep behind the wheel, speed to their destinations, or engage in other reckless acts that lead to fatal accidents every year. On top of this, a trucking company could make negligent hiring decisions that cause a fatality.
As you grieve the loss of a loved one taken prematurely in a fatal truck accident, you may have a variety of questions that you cannot answer on your own. This is why you should speak with an Augusta truck accident attorney soon after you have lost somebody close to you in a collision. At Monge & Associates, we are here for you after a fatal truck accident that is not your loved one’s fault. We understand that it can be difficult to fight for justice on your own, which is why our attorneys are here for you. We will help you seek compensation for the following aspects and so many others:
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
You should not have to face the aftermath of a fatal truck accident on your own. Please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in Augusta at (888) 688-1924 to find out what we can do for 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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