Atlanta, GA – Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle on Martin L. King Jr Dr

Atlanta, GA - Person Struck by Vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Atlanta, GA (February 1, 2025) – A pedestrian accident was reported to police in Atlanta on February 1. Multiple responders were sent to the scene on Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest near Pryor Street Southwest to render aid and investigate. A person was struck by a vehicle at the intersection and in need of emergency medical attention.

Paramedics treated the injured victim and transported them to the hospital for further care. Those involved in the crash have not been identified at this time. Police in Atlanta are working to determine the cause of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim. We hope for their full recovery.

Georgia Pedestrian Accidents

Atlanta, GA - Person Struck by Vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr DrPedestrian accidents happen thousands of times per year in the United States. Each year, over 8,000 individuals are killed in pedestrian accidents throughout the nation. In Georgia, hundreds of pedestrians end up losing their lives due to injuries they sustain in auto accidents every year. In 2022, over 250 pedestrians were killed in the Peach State. 

In the past five years, pedestrian crashes in the Peach State have increased by about 60%. This is mostly due to drivers traveling while distracted, intoxicated, fatigued, or speeding. Unfortunately, over half of pedestrian crashes in the US are caused by a distracted driver. 

Being hurt in a pedestrian crash is never easy, and can turn your entire life upside down in the blink of an eye. You may be suffering from severe injuries that can cost you a fortune in medical bills, all while you are unable to work. Working with a pedestrian crash lawyer could help you to financially recover so you can focus on healing after your crash. 

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Georgia pedestrian accident, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. Compensation may be available for medical bills, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and more when you work with a skilled pedestrian accident attorney in Atlanta.

Call Karma Injury Law today at (678) 607-8312 to arrange a free initial consultation with one of our reputable attorneys who can help you recover. We will do everything we can to get you the financial compensation you need and deserve. 

Notes: Our writers rely on multiple external sources to create this accident news post, including local and national news reports, police accident reports, and, sometimes, eyewitness accounts of injury accidents in Georgia. If you find any inaccuracies in this post, please contact Karma Injury Law promptly so we can make corrections. We will also remove the post upon request.

Disclaimer: This post is not intended as a business solicitation. Please be aware that the information provided does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. Legal outcomes can vary based on individual circumstances. We encourage you to contact Karma Injury Law directly for personalized legal guidance. The featured image in this post is not related to the actual accident scene.

 

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