Dacula, GA (March 7, 2023) – Around 4 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, March 7, a tractor-trailer collision with injuries occurred on a highway in Dacula.
According to Gwinnett County officials, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of GA-316 around the area of Fence Road. Police confirmed that a tractor-trailer was attempting to make a U-turn while another vehicle was entering the intersection from another direction. The two vehicles collided with one another, pushing the small vehicle under the truck’s trailer. The vehicles were both extensively damaged in the accident.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Witnesses attempted to get the driver of the passenger vehicle out of their car, but they were unsuccessful. Fire crews were able to extricate them. The victim was then rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and needed emergency surgery. Nobody else was hurt in the accident.
A large portion of the roadway was blocked in the area of the accident until 7 a.m. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible for morning traffic.
The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues. Police will update with new information as it becomes available.
We offer our warmest thoughts and prayers to the party injured in this accident. We hope that they will receive a speedy recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Truck drivers are always heralded as some of the safest drivers on our roads in Georgia. Despite this, truck accidents continue to happen every single day in the state of Georgia. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 119,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents due to the reckless acts of others. A truck accident can turn your life upside-down within seconds. Because of this, you should always help on your side after a truck accident.
Truck accidents are incredibly complex cases. There are many laws that you will need to understand that come into play in your accident claim. On top of this, you must understand that there could be several different parties who are at fault for a truck accident. These include the following:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
Making sure that you identify all parties is incredibly important if you want to bring a successful claim. This is why you should speak with a skilled and knowledgeable Dacula truck accident attorney who can help you through this challenging process.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, we are here for you and your family after a life-altering truck accident. We will help you get started on your claim and help you all the way through so that you can move forward. We will stop at nothing to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. These include medical bills, lost wages, therapy costs, and more. You should not have to face the aftermath of a truck accident on your own. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Dacula at (888) 688-1924 to find out how we can help you in your 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.
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