Cumming, GA (March 7, 2023) – A woman was killed in a fatal car accident that took place on a highway in Cumming. The woman has since been identified by police.
According to Forsyth County officials, the accident happened in the southbound lanes of GA-400 during the morning commute. Police confirmed that a Hyundai Elantra was traveling in the area when it was struck by a carbon dioxide tanker truck due to reasons that are not entirely known. The Elantra was left with severe damages as a result of the collision.
Several local responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. A medical helicopter was called to the scene, and the passenger in the Elantra had to be extricated by fire crews. She was rushed to Northeast Georgia Medical Center but was tragically pronounced dead while there. The other parties sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Multiple lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for an extended period of time following the collision.
No further details have been released, but police continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the accident.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was lost in this accident. We also hope that the injured parties receive speedy recoveries from their injuries.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Georgia
Fatal car accidents have been on the rise throughout the state of Georgia over recent years. In 2020, it was reported that a total of 1,730 people were killed in fatal accidents within the state. By 2021, this rose to an astounding and devastating 1,776 individuals. Though truck accidents are not some of the most common accidents that happen on our roads, they are some of the most catastrophic in nature. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney who has handled wrongful death claims in the past.
When truck drivers act in a negligent fashion, one of these horrific accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. Because trucks weigh over 80,000 pounds in some cases, they are capable of causing some of the most extensive damage in an accident. This is why it is likely that you will become seriously injured or even lose a loved one in a truck accident. As you and your family grieve your losses, you should not be tasked with the worry about your financial situation. Speaking with a Cumming truck accident attorney can ensure that your rights are being protected after one of these accidents.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, we are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident. We are passionate about helping families through this difficult time in their life. We will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. These include some of the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost income and future lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral expenses
Please contact a truck accident attorney in Cumming at (888) 688-1924 to find out how we can help you and your family.
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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