Byron, GA – Deputy Injured in Tractor-Trailer Collision on GA-11
Byron, GA (September 21, 2021) – On Tuesday morning, September 21, a deputy was injured in a tractor-trailer collision in Byron.
According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened on GA-11 around the area of Monticello Drive. A Sheriff’s Office deputy was traveling in the area when the vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer. The cruiser sustained front-end damage and had to be towed from the scene.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The deputy, who has not yet been identified, was injured in the accident. The deputy was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.
Due to the severity of the crash, the roadway was blocked until approximately 9 a.m. Police urged those in the area to use alternate routes until the scene was cleared.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Georgia
Trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads in the state of Georgia. Due to this, truck accidents are known for being among the most severe accidents on our roads. These accidents are capable of causing extensive harm, especially when smaller vehicles are involved. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 110,000 people were seriously injured in truck accidents due to the recklessness of others. Nothing compares to suffering from injuries caused by a truck accident. Some of the most catastrophic and life-altering injuries result from these accidents. Being hurt in a truck accident can turn your life upside-down in the blink of an eye. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you have a variety of options. It is crucial that you seek the help of an attorney that you can trust in your time of need.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a truck accident on their own. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you should speak with a Byron truck accident attorney that you can trust. Because truck drivers spend a long period of time on our roads, they sometimes fall asleep or drive distracted on our roads. Many parties could be at fault for a truck accident, making these claims entirely complex. Some of these parties include truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. If you have sustained harm in a truck accident, you should have the help of a Byron personal injury attorney on your side.
Byron Truck Accident Attorneys
Facing the aftermath of a truck accident can affect your life in many ways. Because of this, our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to help you move forward. We understand how overwhelming a truck accident can be and offer our help and resources along the way. Our attorneys will help you work toward compensation for a wide array of financial aspects in your time of need. Please contact an accident attorney in Byron at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you at this time.
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.
