Chattanooga Valley, GA – Man Killed in Fatal Head-on Collision on Hwy 193
Chattanooga Valley, GA (April 16, 2021) – Around 4:35 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 15, a man was killed in a fatal head-on collision in Chattanooga Valley.
According to Georgia State Patrol, the accident happened on Highway 193. At the time, a 38-year-old man was driving a Nissan Altima and headed south when his vehicle collided head-on with an SUV traveling in the opposite direction. The impact was so forceful that the Altima ran off the side of the road and the SUV was pushed back.
Paramedics and numerous other responders were present at the scene. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The roadway was completely blocked in the area for an extended period of time.
No further details have been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Georgia
In just one week’s time in Georgia, approximately 31 lives are lost due to the negligence of others in car accidents. These accidents take on many different forms but head-on collisions are some of the most severe. In just one recent year’s time, approximately 2% of car accidents were deemed head-on collisions. These accidents happen due to a wide array of reasons including distracted driving, speeding, drowsy driving, and more. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, it is essential that you seek the help of an accident attorney in your time of need.
Speaking with a Georgia car accident attorney is one of the best ways that you can answer the many questions that you may have after an accident. For instance, what types of evidence will help you prove a party is liable for your accident? What deadlines are you expected to meet in your claim if you want to be successful moving forward? Will your claim be settled or will it make it all the way to trial? These are questions that you will be able to answer with the help of a Georgia personal injury attorney.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our accident attorneys are here for you in your dire time of need. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for aspects such as medical expenses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can assist you.
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