An injury-causing car accident occurred earlier this week in Georgia.
]]> The accident occurred in Savannah on Tuesday. Reportedly, that night, a sedan was going along Bull Street. According to authorities, an SUV that was being driven by a 17-year-old girl then turned into the sedan's path. A collision then occurred between the sedan and the SUV.Multiple people were hurt in this car crash. According to the article on WSAV's website which reported this story, five individuals (the 17-year-old girl who was driving the SUV and four individuals who were in the sedan) were taken to a hospital after this accident.
The above-mentioned WSAV article did not mention whether or not any charges have been brought or are expected to be brought in connection to this motor vehicle accident.
As this motor vehicle collision illustrates, car accidents can result in the individuals involved getting injured.
Given that car accidents can be quite harmful, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent car accidents. This includes exercising appropriate care when executing turns. It also includes practicing safe and attentive driving when out on the roads.
One hopes that all motor vehicle drivers in Georgia will do what they can to help keep the state's roads safe.
Source: WSAV, "Accident on Bull Street Sends Five People to Hospital," Tuquyen Mach, May 15, 2012
]]>Over the weekend, a car accident occurred in Georgia which resulted in several people getting hurt.
]]> The accident happened on Saturday in Johns Creek, Georgia. That evening, an SUV was travelling along McGinnis Ferry Road. Allegedly, a Honda that was in the road's opposing lane then crossed the road's center line and crashed head-on into the SUV.Authorities have brought charges of failure to maintain lane and failure to properly restrain a child against the driver of the Honda in connection to this motor vehicle crash.
According to the CBS Atlanta article which reported this story, eight people suffered injuries in this motor vehicle accident. These individuals were taken to hospitals after the crash. Included among the eight who were hurt in the accident were two children. These two children were passengers of the Honda.
As this crash illustrates, car accidents can result in multiple people sustaining injuries. Thus, car accidents can be a very harmful type of accident.
Consequently, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to take all reasonable steps to prevent car accidents when out on the roads. This includes making sure to obey all applicable traffic laws when behind the wheel. It also includes doing everything one reasonably can to remain in control of one's vehicle and avoid interfering with opposing lanes of traffic when driving.
Source: CBS Atlanta, "Driver charged in head-on collision that injured 8, including 2 children," Veronica Griffin and Mary Gleason, May 12, 2012
]]>Earlier this week, a car accident occurred in Georgia which resulted in a man dying.
]]> The accident occurred in Blackshear, Georgia on Monday. Reportedly, that afternoon, a car was travelling west along Highway 38. According to authorities, a pickup truck that was being driven by a 20-year-old man from Waycross, Georgia then rear-ended this car.After this initial collision, one of the two above-mentioned vehicles went into the road's eastbound lane and a collision occurred between it and a car that was being driven by a 54-year-old woman. A 69-year-old man was a passenger of the 54-year-old woman's car.
The 69-year-old man died as a result of this motor vehicle accident.
Reportedly, the 20-year-old man from Waycross tried to flee the scene after the accident. Police caught and arrested him. Authorities have brought multiple charges against him in connection to the crash including charges of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and homicide by vehicle.
As this tragic crash illustrates, car accidents can sometimes result in an individual's death.
Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent motor vehicle accidents. This includes driving in a safe and careful manner when behind the wheel. It also includes making sure to avoid engaging in reckless conduct (such as driving while under the influence) when out on the roads.
Source: WSAV, "One Killed, One Charged in Pierce County Crash," Ansley Sanders, May 8, 2012
]]>The accident happened last Wednesday. That day, a 24-year-old man from Marietta was riding a motorcycle along a road in Cherokee County. Allegedly, an SUV that was in the road's opposing lane then crossed the road's center line and crashed into the 24-year-old man's motorcycle. Authorities reportedly suspect that the SUV's driver, a 19-year-old man from Acworth, had fallen asleep at the wheel. According to authorities, the 19-year-old man only had a learner's permit, not a driver's license.
]]> The 24-year-old man died as a result of this motor vehicle accident.Authorities have charged the 19-year-old man with violation of license restrictions, failure to maintain lane and vehicular homicide in connection to this motor vehicle accident. Authorities have also brought a charge against the 19-year-old man's mother, who is the owner of the SUV the 19-year-old man was driving. Specifically, the 19-year-old man's mother faces a charge of allowing an unlicensed person to drive.
As this tragic crash illustrates, collisions between motorcycles and other motor vehicles can sometimes result in a motorcyclist's death.
Because motorcycle accidents can be so harmful, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to take all reasonable steps to prevent motorcycle accidents when out on the roads. This includes practicing safe and responsible driving when behind the wheel. It also includes obeying all applicable traffic laws when driving.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Driver and his mom charged in motorcyclist's death in Cherokee," David Ibata, May 3, 2012
]]>Last week, a car vs. bicycle accident occurred in Georgia which resulted in two bicyclists dying.
]]> The accident occurred last Thursday near Darien, Georgia. Reportedly, that night, three men were riding bicycles along U.S. Highway 17. Allegedly, a van that was driving along this road then hit these three bicyclists.According to the article on the Daytona Beach News-Journal's website which reported this story, police are still in the process of investigating this car vs. bicycle accident.
Two of the three bicyclists were killed in this accident. The third bicyclist was injured. According to the above-mentioned Daytona Beach News-Journal article, this individual was taken by air to a hospital after the accident occurred.
As this tragic crash illustrates, car vs. bicycle accidents can sometimes have fatal results.
Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent car vs. bicycle accidents when out on the roads. This includes watching for bicyclists when behind the wheel and exercising appropriate care when driving in areas where bicycles are present. It also includes obeying all relevant traffic laws when driving.
One hopes that all motor vehicle drivers will do what they can to help keep Georgia's roads safe for bicyclists.
Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal, "Osteen, Sanford cyclists killed in Georgia," Mark Lane, April 28, 2012
]]>Recently, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred in Georgia.
]]> The accident happened last Tuesday. That morning, a 24-year-old man from Moultrie, Georgia was riding a motorcycle along a road in Cartersville, Georgia. According to authorities, a car then went into the motorcycle's path at an intersection and a collision occurred between the car and the motorcycle. This collision resulted in the man being thrown from his motorcycle. The man was then reportedly struck by a car (a different car than the one involved in the initial collision). This motor vehicle accident reportedly is still in the process of being investigated.According to the WXIA-TV article which reported this story, the 24-year-old man died as a result of this motor vehicle accident. The article did not mention whether or not the drivers of the two above-mentioned cars were hurt at all in the crash.
As this crash demonstrates, motorcycle accidents can sometimes result in a fatality.
Consequently, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Georgia to take all reasonable steps to prevent motorcycle accidents when out on the roads. This includes driving in a safe and careful manner when behind the wheel. It also includes watching for motorcycles when driving. If motor vehicle drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting the safety of motorcyclists they share the roads with in harm's way.
Source: WXIA-TV, "1 killed in car-motorcycle wreck," Beth Sawicki, April 24, 2012
]]>Earlier this week, a car accident occurred in Georgia which resulted in an individual's death.
]]> The accident happened on Tuesday in Gainesville, Georgia. Reportedly, that morning, a Kia was travelling along Georgia 365. Reportedly, the Kia was then hit by a Toyota at the highway's intersection with Howard Road. According to authorities, the Toyota had been attempting to cross the highway.After this impact, the Kia flipped and ran into a guardrail.
According to the article on the Gainesville Times' website which reported this story, authorities are still in the process of investigating this motor vehicle accident.
Reportedly, one of the occupants of the Kia died as a result of this motor vehicle accident. Another of the Kia's occupants suffered serious injuries. According to the above-mentioned Gainesville Times article, this individual was taken to a hospital after the crash and is in critical condition. The driver of the Toyota reportedly did not suffer any injuries in the accident.
As this crash illustrates, motor vehicle accidents can sometimes result in a fatality. Thus, auto accidents can have truly tragic results.
Consequently, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Georgia to do everything they reasonably can to prevent car accidents. This includes practicing safe, careful and attentive driving when out on the roads. It also includes obeying all applicable traffic laws when behind the wheel.
Source: Gainesville Times, "Clayton man in critical condition after Ga. 365 accident," April 25, 2012
]]>The accident happened on April 14 in Hall County, Georgia. Reportedly, early that morning, a 20-year-old woman was attempting to cross Mundy Mill Road at an intersection. Allegedly, the 20-year-old woman was then hit by a motor vehicle which was being driven by a 19-year-old man.
]]> According to the AccessNorthGa.com article which reported this story, the 20-year-old woman died as a result of this car vs. pedestrian accident.According to authorities, the 19-year-old man left the scene after the accident, but eventually returned to it. Reportedly, authorities have charged the 19-year-old man with leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide in connection to the crash.
As this crash illustrates, car vs. pedestrian accidents can sometimes have fatal results.
Because car vs. pedestrian accidents can be so harmful, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Georgia to take all reasonable steps to prevent car vs. pedestrian accidents. This includes watching for pedestrians when out on the roads and exercising appropriate care when driving in areas where pedestrians are present. It also includes obeying all applicable traffic laws when behind the wheel.
One hopes that all motor vehicle drivers in Georgia will do what they can to help keep pedestrians safe.
Source: AccessNorthGa.com, "Gainesville man charged in fatal hit-and-run accident," Katie Highsmith, April 16, 2012
]]>Recently, a truck accident occurred in Georgia which resulted in a man dying.
]]> The accident happened on Tuesday in Augusta, Georgia. Reportedly, that afternoon, an SUV was travelling along Mike Padgett Highway. The SUV was reportedly being driven by a 32-year-old man from South Carolina.Allegedly, a tractor-trailer that was attempting to turn onto the highway from an intersecting road then went into the SUV's path. This reportedly resulted in the SUV going under the tractor-trailer. According to the chief deputy coroner of Richmond County, this motor vehicle accident was the fault of the tractor-trailer's driver.
Reportedly, the man who was driving the SUV was killed in this motor vehicle accident. The Aiken Standard article which reported this story did not mention whether or not the driver of the tractor-trailer was hurt at all in the accident.
As this crash illustrates, motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks can sometimes have fatal results.
Thus, it is very important for truck drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent truck accidents. This includes obeying all relevant traffic laws when driving. It also includes making sure to be attentive when behind the wheel.
No individual should have to suffer harm or lose his or her life because a truck driver failed to act properly when out on the roads.
Source: The Aiken Standard, "Aiken man killed in Augusta traffic crash," April 18, 2012
]]>Recently, a car accident occurred in Georgia which resulted in a man's death.
]]> The accident happened last Wednesday in Alpharetta, Georgia. Reportedly, that day, a Honda struck a Nissan that was being driven by a 67-year-old man from Cumming, Georgia. According to authorities, after this initial collision, the Nissan was hit by a Dodge.According to the article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's website which reported this story, police are still in the process of investigating this 3-car accident. One wonders what findings this investigation will yield.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article mentioned above, the 67-year-old man died as a result of this motor vehicle accident. The crash also reportedly resulted in the driver of the Honda suffering injuries. The driver of the Honda was taken to a hospital after the accident occurred.
As this incident illustrates, motor vehicle accidents can sometimes result in an individual's death. Thus, the results of motor vehicle accidents can be truly tragic.
This is one of the many reasons why it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to practice responsible driving when behind the wheel. This includes making sure to obey all applicable traffic laws when driving. It also includes driving in a safe and careful manner when out on the roads.
One hopes that all motor vehicle drivers in Georgia will do what they can to help keep the state's roads safe.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Police identify man killed in Alpharetta crash," Fran Jeffries, April 12, 2012
]]>There may be several reasons for the increase in accidents. In addition to reckless drivers racing to the post office, drivers may also be distracted by stress, which contributes to human error. Another possibility is that drivers on tax day may be taking more unfamiliar routes to accomplish tax duties. Other factors include increased alcohol use, which also contributes to higher rates of accidents on Super Bowl Sunday and Election Day.
]]> Researchers looked at 30 years of data and found that there were on average 226 fatal accidents on tax day, compared with 213 one week before and one week after the filing deadline. Overall, this is a 6 percent increase deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents.Tax day accidents killed passengers, pedestrians as well as other drivers on the road. The researchers assessed data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the results were recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Whether you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, be aware that the stress of other drivers on the road could present additional risks and hazards this tax season.
Source: Huffington Post, "Deadly Car Crashes Spike By 6 Percent On Tax Day: Study," Lindsey Tanner, April 10, 2012.
]]>The accident happened last Friday in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Reportedly, that afternoon, a man from Lithonia, Georgia was driving a box truck along Interstate 985. Reportedly, traffic in front of the box truck slowed. According to authorities, the box truck then rear-ended a sedan. Reportedly, after this initial collision, the box truck and the sedan hit a pickup truck and a minivan.
]]> Reportedly, two individuals who were in the above-mentioned sedan were killed in this motor vehicle accident.According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article which reported this story, authorities have charged the man who was driving the box truck with vehicular homicide and following too closely in connection to this motor vehicle crash.
As this tragic crash illustrates, truck accidents can sometimes result in individuals dying.
Because truck accidents can cause such great harm, it is very important for truck drivers who operate in Georgia to do everything they reasonably can to prevent truck accidents. This includes obeying all applicable traffic laws when out on the roads. It also includes practicing attentive driving when behind the wheel. If truck drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting individuals they share the roads with in harm's way.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Truck driver charged in I-985 crash that killed 2," David Ibata, April 9, 2012
]]>The accident happened on March 19 in Rockdale County, Georgia. Reportedly, that day, a 72-year-old woman was driving a car east along Tucker Mill Road. A 13-year-old individual was a passenger of this car.
]]> Allegedly, a westbound car which was being driven by an 18-year-old man then crossed into the road's eastbound lane and crashed head-on into the 72-year-old woman's car.The 72-year-old woman died as a result of this motor vehicle accident. The crash also reportedly caused the 18-year-old man and the 13-year-old individual to suffer injuries.
Authorities have charged the 18-year-old man with failure to maintain lane and misdemeanor vehicular homicide in relation to this motor vehicle accident.
As this incident illustrates, head-on motor vehicle collisions can sometimes have fatal results. Thus, head-on motor vehicle accidents can be very harmful.
Consequently, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers in Georgia to take all reasonable steps to prevent head-on motor vehicle accidents when out on the roads. This includes practicing safe and careful driving when behind the wheel. It also includes doing everything one reasonably can to avoid interfering with opposing lanes of traffic when driving. If motor vehicle drivers fail to do these things, they could be putting the safety of individuals they share the roads with at risk.
Source: The Rockdale Citizen, "Teen charged in fatal car crash," Alice Queen, April 2, 2012
]]>The accident happened last Friday. Reportedly, that day, a car and a motorcycle collided at an intersection in Gainesville, Georgia. According to authorities, the motorcycle was the vehicle which had the right of way at the time of the accident. The motorcycle was being operated by a 36-year-old man and had a 54-year-old woman as a passenger. The car was being driven by a 36-year-old woman.
]]> The 54-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in this motor vehicle accident. The 36-year-old man and the 36-year-old woman were also hurt in the accident. These three individuals were transported to hospitals after the crash. The 36-year-old woman and the 36-year-old man have since been released. According to the Gainesville Times article which reported this story, as of March 31, the 54-year-old woman was still in the hospital.As this crash illustrates, motorcycle accidents can result in motorcycle riders getting seriously hurt.
Thus, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent motorcycle accidents. This includes exercising appropriate care when driving in areas where motorcycles are present. It also includes obeying all relevant traffic laws (including those regarding yielding) when out on the roads.
Source: Gainesville Times, "Friday wreck victim now stable at Grady Hospital," Aaron Hale, March 31, 2012
]]>Recently, a head-on car accident occurred in Georgia in which multiple people were hurt.
]]> The accident happened last Friday near Cleveland, Georgia. Reportedly, that afternoon, two pickup trucks were on Alternate Highway 75. Allegedly, the two pickup trucks then struck each other head-on. The AccessNorthGa.com article which reported this story did not have any details regarding what specifically caused this collision to occur. According to the article, this motor vehicle accident is still in the process of being investigated.Reportedly, this motor vehicle accident resulted in three individuals suffering injuries. According to the AccessNorthGa.com article mentioned above, these three individuals were taken to hospitals after the crash occurred.
As this motor vehicle crash demonstrates, head-on car accidents can result in multiple individuals getting injured. Thus, head-on car collisions can be a very dangerous type of motor vehicle accident.
Because of this, it is very important for motor vehicle drivers to do everything they reasonably can to prevent head-on motor vehicle accidents. This includes obeying all applicable traffic laws and avoiding engaging in reckless conduct when out on the roads. It also includes driving in a safe and careful manner when behind the wheel.
One hopes that motor vehicle drivers will do what they can to help keep Georgia's roads safe.
Source: AccessNorthGa.com, "Three injured in head-on crash in White Co," Dean Dyer, March 23, 2012
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