Duluth, GA – Injury Wreck on I-85 near Pleasant Hill Rd

Duluth, GA (October 10, 2024) – A car wreck with injuries was reported to police in Duluth on October 10. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., emergency crews were sent to the scene of the accident on Interstate 85. Sources say the incident occurred near the exit for Pleasant Hill Road, exit 104. One or more people were hurt in the accident, and several emergency crews were observed at the crash scene. Those who sustained serious injuries were taken to the hospital for treatment, though no one involved has currently been identified. Traffic delays occurred in the area for an extended period, and local motorists were forced to use alternate routes. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.

Georgia Traffic Accidents

Duluth, GA - Injury Wreck on I-85 near Pleasant Hill RdThe state of Georgia sees hundreds of thousands of auto accidents yearly. On average, the Peach State sees more than 300,000 auto collisions per year. Sadly, tens of thousands of people are hurt in these wrecks and thousands more lose their lives. These crashes happen for many different reasons; however, The majority of reported auto accidents in the state of Georgia and across the nation are caused by negligent drivers. According to information provided by the NHTSA, 4 out of 5 auto collisions in the US happen due to negligence. 

Throughout the country, car wrecks are among the top ten reasons American citizens end up with severe injuries or even losing their lives. Sadly, most of these wrecks are totally preventable. 

Driver negligence can be displayed through speeding, fatigue, and distraction. Driver distraction contributes to millions of auto crashes every year. Distracted driving accounts for approximately 10% of the national fatality rate related to traffic collisions. Driver intoxication results in about 30% of all fatal collisions in the United States. Additionally, over 1,500 people lose their lives in traffic collisions caused by drivers who are over-tired while behind the wheel. 

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Georgia personal injury accident, contact the Davies Hothem Law Firm today to be connected with a personal injury who will provide you with the help you need during this difficult time. We can get you financial compensation for a long list of damages that may have resulted from your recent accident. Things like medical bills, lost wages, car repair costs, and more may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with a skilled car crash lawyer. 

Our skilled and experienced personal injury attorneys in Duluth will help you recover in more ways than one. Call our law firm at (678) 780-7817 today to talk to someone about your injury claim so you can get your life back on track as soon as possible.

Notes: At Davies Hothem Injury Law, our team compiles accident information in Georgia from various external sources, such as news outlets, police reports, social media, and witness statements. Please note that our team has not independently verified the specifics of this incident. If you notice any errors in our report, kindly contact Davies Hothem Injury Law, and we will promptly make the necessary corrections or remove the content as required.

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