Atlanta, GA (October 20, 2024) – At approximately 11:13 a.m., on October 20, emergency responders were sent to the scene of a pedestrian crash on Peachtree Road. Reports show that a pedestrian was injured when they were struck by a vehicle on Peachtree Road near Wieuca Road.
What caused the accident is still under police investigation. The intersection was blocked while responders were present, forcing local motorists to use alternate travel routes. No other information concerning the incident has been reported.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Georgia Pedestrian Collisions
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable travelers on the road at any given time. For this reason, pedestrian accidents occur at an alarming rate in Georgia and across the nation. In 2018, there were approximately 261 fatal Georgia pedestrian accidents. This number is 8 higher than the previous year, which had 253 pedestrian fatalities. In the past five years, pedestrian crashes in the Peach State have increased by about 60%.
Being seriously injured in a pedestrian accident of any kind is not only scary and painful but can also be very overwhelming in numerous ways. Our team at Karma Injury Law understands this. We have worked hard to help crash victims and their loved ones recover in numerous ways for many years.
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. Financial compensation may be available to you for medical bills, vehicle repairs, wage loss, and more when you work with a skilled pedestrian crash lawyer 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.
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