Macon, GA (February 7, 2023) – A woman was tragically killed in a fatal pedestrian accident that took place in Macon on the night of Tuesday, February 7.
According to Bibb County officials, the accident happened at 8 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue around the area of Dewey Street. Police confirmed that a pedestrian was walking in the southbound lanes when she was suddenly struck by a driver in a Toyota 4Runner. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The pedestrian, who has since been identified as a 57-year-old local woman, was rushed to a local hospital, but she was tragically pronounced deceased while there. The driver of the Toyota, identified as a 73-year-old woman, was not hurt in the accident.
Due to the severity of the collision, a large portion of the road was blocked for some time after the accident. This led to delays for some time.
No further details have been released, but the investigation into the collision remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost her life in this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Georgia is known for being one of the most dangerous states when it comes to pedestrian accidents. These accidents have, unfortunately, been increasing on our roads in recent years throughout the state. Though many pedestrians sustain serious injuries in these accidents, others lead to fatal results within seconds. This is why drivers are urged to pay close attention to what is happening on the roads around them. In 2021, it was reported that 348 pedestrians were killed in fatal pedestrian accidents in Georgia. If you and your family have lost someone you love in one of these accidents, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Receiving a phone call that a loved one has been taken from you in a fatal accident is never easy to face. Nothing that we do can prepare us for the loss of a loved one in a pedestrian accident. On top of this, no amount of money is able to bring back somebody you love whose life was taken in an accident. However, moving forward financially can also give you time to grieve the loss of your loved one in peace. If you have lost somebody you love in a collision, it is time to turn to the compassionate help of a Macon wrongful death attorney.
Our attorneys at Monge & Associates are here to assist you and your family after you have lost somebody close to you in a collision. It is normal to feel alone and overwhelmed after one of these accidents has affected you. Our attorneys will stand by your side and help you seek compensation for some of the following aspects:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Therapy costs
- Loss of companionship
Please contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Macon at (888) 688-1924 to find out what we can do for your family at this time.
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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