Moultrie, GA – Verna White Killed in Chase-Related Collision on First Ave
Last updated Saturday, February 4th, 2023
Moultrie, GA (January 27, 2023) – On Wednesday night, January 25, a woman was killed in a fatal accident that took place during a police chase in Moultrie.
According to Georgia State Patrol officials, the accident happened around 10:25 p.m. on First Avenue Northwest. Colquitt County deputies started a police chase due to reasons that are not yet known. They were following 31-year-old Colin Terell when Terell suddenly collided with a vehicle being driven by a Moultrie woman as she was on her way home from church.
Paramedics and several other Moultrie responders were dispatched to the scene to assist those in need. The driver of the vehicle that was struck, identified as 44-year-old Verna White, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the crash due to traumatic injuries. Nobody else was hurt in the accident.
The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic as police worked to clear the scene. Police confirmed that Terell was caught and taken into custody by police.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the collision continues.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this tragic collision.
Fatal Accidents in Georgia
Nobody knows how radically their life can be altered until they have lost a loved one in a car accident. It is bad enough when a car accident leads to serious injuries but even worse if you have lost somebody you love in a fatal crash. In 2020 alone, the Georgia Department of Transportation estimated that over 1,588 fatal car accidents took place. Out of these accidents, about 1,730 individuals were killed. Losing somebody you love in an accident can be a tragic reality. Speaking with an attorney can help you get back on your feet during these complicated times.
If you have sustained the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder where you can turn. As you are grieving the loss of your loved one, you may wonder how you are going to afford to pay the bills that keep piling up against you. Dealing with a wrongful death claim is never easy. There are, however, many parties who could successfully bring one of these claims. These include the following parties:
- Parents of the deceased
- Children of the deceased
- Spouse of the deceased
- Personal representative of the estate
You should be prepared to speak with a skilled Moultrie wrongful death attorney soon after your accident.
At Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys, we have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal car accidents. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling on both emotional and financial levels after a fatal collision. Having the help of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Moultrie at (888) 688-1924 to find out what options are available 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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