Putnam County, GA (December 26, 2018) – Police say that one person was critically injured in a pedestrian accident. Police are still investigating the accident at this time.
At the time, 29-year-old Malcolm Kennaugh-Easterby was struck by a Cadillac on US Highway 441 in Putnam County. The accident happened near the intersection of Pea Ridge and Twin Bridges Road.
The pedestrian was injured and flown to the hospital in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 75-year-old Onaria Youngblood. Youngblood was not injured but stayed at the scene of the accident.
Witnesses said that the pedestrian ran into the path of Youngblood and they are not sure why. The pedestrian is still in critical condition in the hospital at this time.
Pedestrian accidents commonly end in disastrous results to those involved. We would like to extend our sympathies to the victim and hope that he receives a full recovery during this difficult time.
Pedestrian Accident in Georgia
Every year in Georgia, pedestrian accidents continue to climb, causing serious results to those involved. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable, which leaves them victim to these accidents far too often. Georgia ranked 16th highest in the U.S. for pedestrian deaths just last year, and many more would be injured in these preventable accidents. Our experienced Georgia car accident attorneys have handled cases like these and many more, and are willing to listen to you every step of the way.
Our attorneys at the Nye Law Group have dedicated their lives to helping the victims of various types of personal injury accidents and are here for you 24/7. As members of our community, we want to ensure that measures are taken to reduce the amount of pedestrian accidents that lead to harm in Georgia. We would like to help you receive case results you can rely on so you can move forward at this time. Contact us for more information on how we can play a role in your case at 912-200-5230.
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