DeKalb Co., GA (March 26, 2025) – Police in DeKalb County say a woman lost her life after a traffic accident in a business parking lot. Police say that at approximately 11:22 p.m., on Saturday night, March 22, they responded to the scene of a collision on Lithonia Industrial Boulevard near Parkway Drive. When investigators arrived at the scene, they found a two-car accident. One driver was attempting to pull into a business parking lot when another driver hit their car. Police say a 30-year-old female inside one of the vehicles suffered fatal injuries due to the crash. Two men involved were also injured but are expected to survive. At this time, the woman has not been identified. Police in DeKalb County continue to investigate the details of the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Georgia Traffic Accidents
Car crashes happen constantly in the state of Georgia, with approximately 300,000 reported per year. Thousands are hurt in these wrecks, while some people even end up losing their lives due to the extent of their injuries. Across the US, more than 40,000 people are killed per year in traffic accidents.
Sadly, most auto accidents are the result of negligent driving. Driver negligence is a serious problem in the US, causing almost 100% of all reported traffic accidents. Dangerous behavior like intoxicated driving, fatigued driving, and speeding cause approximately 5 million auto accidents per year.
In Georgia, more than 1,500 people were killed in 2022 in auto collisions. This number is approximately 2% lower than 2021, when approximately 1,550 fatal traffic accidents occurred. Distracted driving is the main cause of auto accidents in the Peach State, causing over half of all reported traffic collisions.
The only experience more devastating than being injured in an auto accident is losing a loved one. When someone you love dies suddenly and wrongfully, you are likely going through a heartwrenching time. A wrongful death attorney in DeKalb County can help you file a compensation claim so you can get help paying for funeral costs and more. You should not have to worry about your finances during a time like this, which is why wrongful death lawyers are here to help.
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 emotionally recover after losing a beloved family member in a tragic car crash.
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.
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