Cumming, GA (March 4, 2020) – On Monday, police confirmed that a pedestrian was injured in a serious accident on US-19. Now, the pedestrian has been identified.
Authorities confirmed that the pedestrian was a male in his 30s. He was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on GA-400 near the area of Hampton Park Drive around 9:45 a.m. in the morning.
Police confirmed that he started to walk across the roadway when he was suddenly struck by a passing vehicle.
When paramedics arrived at the scene, they found the man awake and speaking with paramedics. He was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries but is expected to make a recovery.
Police also confirmed that the man was a surveyor in the area. However, there were no warning signs posted in the area to warn others that the survey crew was working.
The driver of the vehicle that struck him remained at the scene.
Traffic was blocked in the area for two hours. The investigation continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roadways and prone to the worst harm. This means that, in the event of an accident, a victim might wonder where they can turn. In the U.S. in just one year’s time, over 130,000 pedestrian accidents occur due to the negligence of others. Being injured in a pedestrian accident can be life-altering for those involved. As such, it is crucial that victims speak with a personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys have assisted numerous victims on their path toward compensation after an accident. We will help you navigate the legal system and help you gain an understanding of your options. If you have been harmed and you wonder where to turn, please contact our accident attorneys at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you.
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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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