Wrong-way driver allegedly causes Georgia Trucking Accident
A Georgia tractor-trailer accident has claimed the life of a teenager who was reportedly driving the wrong-way down the eastbound lanes of I-285 in DeKalb County, Channel 2 News reported.
Our Atlanta injury lawyers frequently write about the consequences of accidents with large trucks in Georgia. Even when the accident is the fault of the other motorist, the weight, speed and force of a large truck can make for deadly consequences.
Witnesses say the truck exploded as if hit by a stick of dynamite and a firefighter pulled at least one victim from a burning car. The truck burned on its side, backing up traffic for miles near Ashford-Dunwoody and Chamblee Dunwoody roads and closing the Interstate for more than 12 hours.
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported the truck was carrying margarine. The 19-year-old driver of the car was killed on impact. The 57-year-old truck driver was not hurt, CBS Atlanta reported.
Teenagers are at particularly high risk of being involved in a serious or fatal car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for all teens. In 2008, 233 motorists died in Georgia car accidents involving teenagers.
If you are involving in a Georgia trucking accident, contact the Atlanta truck accident lawyers at Finch McCranie LLP for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights. Call (800) 228-9159 or at (404) 658-9070 or contact us through this website.
