Savannah, GA (March 20, 2025) – Police in Savannah responded to the scene of a collision on Liberty Parkway and Upson on Tuesday, March 19. Savannah Police and the Georgia State Patrol were at the scene shortly after the wreck occurred in order to render aid and investigate. Police say a silver Jeep Compass was evading an SPD vehicle when it struck a maroon Chevrolet Malibu that was attempting to pull onto the parkway. Sadly, the driver of the Malibu lost their life at the scene. The victim was identified as Darren Lewis. The suspect was arrested by Savannah Police and charged with homicide by vehicle, DUI, hit and run resulting in serious injury or death, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, traveling too fast for conditions, failure to maintain lane, and driving on the wrong side of the road. Police in Savannah continue to investigate the details of the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
Georgia Traffic Collisions
Georgia sees hundreds of thousands of traffic accidents per year. It is among the top three states in the nation with the most reported traffic accidents. Yearly, the state sees over 300,000 collisions that injure hundreds of thousands. Sadly, more than 3,000 people are killed annually in Georgia traffic collisions.
Unfortunately, the majority of auto accidents in the US and throughout the Peach State are caused by negligent driving. Driver negligence is dangerous and can even be deadly. Intoxication, speeding, fatigue, and distraction are the four most common types of driver distraction seen in the US today.
In one recent year, more than 3,000 people lost their lives in traffic accidents caused by distracted drivers. Additionally, more than 1,500 people are killed every year in fatigued driving accidents. Sadly, more than 70% of the national crash fatality rate is caused by negligent driving.
Losing someone you love in a fatal crash is a devastating experience. Especially if you believe a negligent driver caused your family member’s accident, you may be wondering where you can turn for help during the aftermath of your loved one’s accident.
If you lost someone you love in a fatal accident caused by a negligent driver, a wrongful death attorney can help you file a compensation claim. You should be able to pay for funeral costs and more without having to worry about your finances. A wrongful death attorney in Savannah can help you during this difficult time.
Our experienced injury attorneys at Karma Injury Law are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have about your injury accident. Call today to be connected with our dedicated Georgia personal injury attorney at (678) 607-8312 to see if you have the right to pursue a claim for your injuries and losses.
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