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Last updated Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
College Park, GA (January 24, 2023) – A tractor-trailer accident with injuries took place on a highway in College Park on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 24.
According to College Park Police, the accident happened around 12:11 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-285 around the area of Riverdale Road. Police confirmed that a tractor-trailer was traveling in the area when the driver was involved in a collision with one or more passenger vehicles due to reasons that are not fully known. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the accident.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties were hurt as a result of the accident. The injured parties were rushed to local hospitals for treatment, though their conditions are not yet known.
Numerous lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for some time after the accident. This led to delays until police were able to clear the scene.
No further details have been released. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
We offer our warmest thoughts and sympathies to those injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.
Truck accidents are some of the most significant accidents that take place on our roads in Georgia. This is due to the fact that trucks weigh over 80,000 pounds at times, which means that they are capable of causing catastrophic harm in an accident. In one recent year’s time in the U.S., it is estimated that over 119,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents due to the reckless acts of others. Though truck drivers are supposed to some of the safest drivers on our roads, truck accidents still occur in the blink of an eye. If you have sustained harm in a Georgia truck accident, it is essential that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a truck accident on their own. This is why it is important that you speak with a College Park truck accident attorney soon after your accident so that you can get back on your feet. There are many parties who could be at fault for a truck accident, including the following:
You have options after a truck crash and should speak with a dedicated College Park personal injury attorney immediately after an accident.
Our attorneys at Monge & Associates are here to assist you and your family after you have sustained harm in a truck accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a party or multiple parties liable for the harm that they have caused you in one of these accidents. It is normal to feel alone and confused but we will stand by your side when you need it the most so that you understand what options you have. Please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in College Park at (888) 688-1924 to find out what we can do for you in your dire time of need.
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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