Georgia Truck Accident Lawyers Blog

Georgia trucking accidents are becoming all too common on our roadways. Many are fatal. Drivers of passenger vehicles are urged to be extra vigilant while driving near and alongside these large vehicles. Driving safely and defensively can help reduce the risks of a fatal accident.

While looking over the headlines of recent news sources, we noticed far too many of these types of accidents making front pages. Truck drivers are crashing into other vehicles, into road barriers and are flipping over on many of our popular roadways.

Our Atlanta trucking accident attorneys would like to take this time to warn drivers about the risks and consequences of traffic accidents involving large, commercial vehicles. Oftentimes these accidents take the lives of innocent motorists. To try and avoid one of these accidents, you're urged to be on your best driving behavior when traveling among these big rigs. As the end of the year approaches, roadway traffic is expected to increase. More traffic increases you risks for an accident. Remember to be cautious of these trucks' blind spots, and never travel too closely to them.

I-75 on Exit 121 in Dooly County

According to WMAZ, the southbound lanes of I-75 had to be shut down because a tractor-trailer accident took out concrete slabs that were located along the roadway. After the collision, the truck caught fire. Officials are working diligently to remove and replace these slabs. Drivers are urged to be cautious when traveling through this area. Traffic was rerouted through a rest stop at Mile Marker 118.

Hart County near Dad’s Restaurant in Lavonia

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened near Dad’s Restaurant in Lavonia. A 43-year-old woman from Mount Airy died after being hit by the runaway big rig. Witnesses have reported to have last seen the tractor-trailer heading north on Interstate 85 toward South Carolina, according to Access North Georgia.

Interstate 16 near Mile Marker 15

According to Georgia State Patrol, a tractor-trailer that was loaded with heavy steel flipped over into the median of the interstate near Mile Marker 15. The truck driver was transported to a local hospital. Emergency response crews were able to flip the truck back over, according to WMAZ. Transportation officials have yet to determine what caused the truck to flip.

Interstate 20 near Exits 92 and 93

A 19-year-old passenger was killed when an 18-wheeler collided with the vehicle he was riding in. The accident happened in the westbound lanes of I-20, according to the Rockdale Citizen. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The driver of the passenger vehicle was injured in the accident and was transported to Atlanta Medical Center.