Athens, GA – Child Pedestrian Accident on Augusta Ave

Athens, GA (March 9, 2020) – Around 12:30 p.m. yesterday, March 8, a 3-year-old child was killed in a pedestrian accident at 100 Augusta Avenue.

Police confirmed that the collision took place when a family member was backing out of a driveway and struck the child. The child was playing in the yard when the accident took place.

Paramedics were called to the scene but, unfortunately, the child was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

The Georgia State Patrol continues their investigation into the accident.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia 

Children are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads and prone to some of the worst harm in the midst of a pedestrian accident. In just a year’s time in the entire U.S., over 130,000 pedestrians are hospitalized due to serious collisions and handfuls of others will lose their lives. If you have suffered the loss of a child due to a pedestrian accident, you should always be prepared to work with a wrongful death attorney in your time of need.

At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our skilled and dedicated attorneys have assisted numerous victims after they have suffered the sudden loss of a loved one. This is especially true in cases involving children where a life is taken too soon due to reckless acts. If you have suffered these losses, you should not have to handle your claim alone. Please contact our accident attorneys at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist you.

Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.

Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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