Atlanta, GA (January 23, 2024) – A man lost his life in a car crash in Cobb County on Wednesday afternoon, January 22. Information provided by local police shows the wreck occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Hickory Grove Road just east of the intersection with Carina Drive. A 2021 BMW M3 operated by Christopher Johnston, 40, of Acworth, was headed east on Hickory Grove Road toward Carina Drive when it left the westbound lane and crashed head-on with a 2019 Ford Transit. Johnston suffered injuries deemed life-threatening and was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he later lost his life. The driver of the Ford was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police in Atlanta continue to investigate the details of the accident.
We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Christopher Johnston.
Georgia Car Accidents
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Every year, thousands of people suffer injuries in Georgia car crashes. In 2022, approximately 1,700 people lost their lives in traffic collisions throughout the Peach State. On average, over 130,000 car wrecks occur there per year. Every week, more than 30 individuals lose their lives in devastating auto accidents in Georgia. Unfortunately, auto accidents are rather common there.
The majority of these wrecks are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Some common forms of driver negligence in the US and Georgia include intoxication, speeding, and distraction. At this time, the leading cause of traffic accidents in Georgia is distracted driving. If you or someone you love were recently hurt in a car wreck in the Peach State, you may be able to work with a personal injury lawyer who can help you recover.
Suffering serious injuries in a traffic accident can be extremely disruptive. You may be confused, scared, and in pain, which can be stressful and overwhelming. To ensure that you can recover financially after a traffic accident, a personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim for financial compensation.
You need a skilled Atlanta personal injury attorney to be your advocate when handling the insurance companies to ensure you receive the full and fair compensation you are entitled to for your Georgia injury accident.
At Karma Injury Law, we have been working for many years to help crash victims and their family members recover. We will make sure you can get the financial compensation you need and deserve if your life is turned upside down by a negligent driver. You can call us at (678) 607-8312 to learn how we can help you through this challenging time.
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