McDuffie County, GA (January 6, 2025) – Two people lost their lives in a traffic accident in McDuffie County on Monday, January 6. At approximately 10:07 a.m., police and paramedics were sent to the scene in the 4400 block of Washington Road. The northbound traffic lane was blocked while crews worked in the area.
Two teenagers, both age 16, lost their lives in the accident. They were passengers in a vehicle involved in the accident. Both victims were pronounced deceased at the crash scene at approximately 11:00 a.m. The Georgia State Patrol and the McDuffie County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the details of the accident. At this time, the condition of the involved driver is unknown.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family members of the deceased victims.
Georgia Traffic Accidents
Auto accidents take the lives of tens of thousands of people in the United States each year. On average, over 40,000 individuals lose their lives due to annual traffic accidents throughout the country. Unfortunately, car accidents have become the leading cause of death for individuals aged 15-20 in the United States.
Georgia witnessed over 1,500 car accident-related fatalities in 2022. This number represents a reduction of just over 2% from 2021, when nearly 1,550 accident fatalities occurred. Distracted driving is the main cause of a majority of reported traffic accidents in the US and in Georgia. Speaking with a Georgia car crash lawyer can help you recover from the aftermath of your accident.
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 lawyer in McDuffie County at Karma Injury Law can help you 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 emotionally recover after losing a beloved family member in a tragic car crash.
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