Bibb Co., GA (March 23, 2025) – Two people lost their lives after a fatal collision in Bibb County. Police say the wreck occurred at approximately 5:09 a.m. on Thursday morning, March 20. Reports show a Dodge Durango and a Hyundai Elantra were involved in a head-on crash on Mercer University Drive near Edwards Avenue.
A 51-year-old man occupied the Durango while a 29-year-old woman, a 9-year-old boy, and a 37-year-old man were inside of the Elantra. All victims were taken to Atrium Navicent Health to be treated for injuries they sustained in the wreck. The 37-year-old man, identified as Javaughn Raheen Hackney, lost his life shortly after arriving at the hospital. Later that day, the 51-year-old was found unresponsive in his home after leaving the hospital. He was pronounced deceased by the coroner’s office. Medical staff reported the victim left the hospital against their advice. His name has not been reported at this time. Police in Bibb County continue to investigate the incident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family members of the deceased victims.
Georgia Auto Collisions
As documented by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a pedestrian is seriously injured in a vehicle accident once every 8 minutes and killed in a vehicle accident once every two hours somewhere within the United States. Roughly 5,000 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in 2022. During that same year, about 15% of all car accident-related deaths were pedestrians.
By itself, Georgia witnessed more than 1,500 car accident-related deaths in 2022. This number represents a reduction of just over 2% from 2021, when close to 1,550 crash fatalities took place. Distracted driving is noted as the primary cause of a majority of these fatal pedestrian accidents. Speaking with a Georgia pedestrian injury attorney can help you decide your best course of action.
The only thing worse than being hurt in a crash is losing someone you love in the same manner. Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident of any kind is not only painful and scary but can also be overwhelmingly difficult in many ways. Working alongside our skilled wrongful death attorney in Bibb County at Karma Injury Law can help you to recover financially after losing a loved one in a fatal accident.
Do not wait to call our reputable legal team at Karma Injury Law at (678) 607-8312 to learn how we can help you through this challenging time. We will work tirelessly to help you obtain justice and collect compensation after your devastating loss.
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