Clarkesville, GA – 2 People Killed in a Five-Car Rear-End Pileup
Clarkesville, Georgia (May 2, 2023) - A Cleveland man was not among those injured in a five-car crash on Highway 115 just west of Clarkesville Tuesday afternoon that killed a Demorest grandfather and grandson.
The commercial truck driver who caused the pileup has been charged with DUI and two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of a grandfather and grandson.
The truck driver was identified as a 47-year-old Clarkesville resident. He was arrested at the scene of Tuesday’s collision between Fairview School Road and Fred Pitts Drive.
That collision took the life of an 82-year-old man and his 37-year-old grandson, both from Demorest.
State troopers who investigated the accident said that the 82-year-old was behind the wheel of a Ford Fusion stopped in the southbound lane due to construction.
According to state troopers, the truck driver was following too closely and rear-ended the Ford Fusion starting the chain-reaction wreck.
The Ford Fusion hit a Chevy Silverado pickup driven by a 68-year-old resident of Cleveland.
The Chevy then struck a Nissan Murano driven by a 41-year-old woman from Demorest.
A 24-year-old driver of a Jeep Cherokee attempted to avoid the accident but was rear-ended by the dumpster truck.
Habersham County EMS transported two patients to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
The accident occurred around 2 p.m. on Tuesday and caused a lengthy closure of Highway 115 near the crash site.
Fatal Auto Accidents in Georgia
Fatal car accidents are tragic events that can have far-reaching consequences not only for the people involved in the accident but also for their families and the communities in which they lived. A fatal accident can be both emotionally and financially devastating.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while distracted, driving at excessively high speeds, and driving recklessly are all risky behaviors that can lead to fatal car accidents. These types of collisions can usually be avoided if traffic laws are followed, adequate attention is paid to the road, and responsible driving is practiced.
When a person dies in an accident caused by the negligence of another driver, the surviving family has the legal right to sue the negligent driver for wrongful death. The family of the deceased will be able to seek monetary compensation for the loss of their loved one.
Although no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of a loved one, the system exists to assist the family in recovering financially from the tragic accident and to hold the negligent party accountable for their actions.
If someone you care about dies as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident, the first thing you should do is discuss what happened with an experienced Wrongful Death Lawyer. This will assist you in determining whether you are legally entitled to file a compensation claim.
Handling a wrongful death claim or negotiating with an insurance company on your own can be extremely difficult. If you do not have a lawyer on your side, the insurance company will either try to settle the case for the lowest possible amount or simply refuse to pay anything at all.
When you hire an attorney to represent you in your claim, you will be compensated for the following:
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Any outstanding medical bills.
- The loss of your loved one’s future income.
- Pain and suffering.
- Loss of earning capacity.
- Loss of consortium.
- Loss of caregiving capacity.
- Grief and emotional trauma.
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you should contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer as soon as possible. These attorneys have the experience and resources to help you understand your legal options and pursue a compensation claim.
If a loved one was killed in a car accident, The Mabra Firm has a team of highly qualified Fatal Car Accident Attorneys who can help you. To schedule a free consultation, call 404-344-5255 right away.
Note: This post was created with the help of outside sources, such as news articles and first-hand accounts. Because the details of this accident have not been independently verified, please notify us immediately if you discover any false information. We will update the post to reflect the correct information.
Disclaimer: At The Mabra Law Firm, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality and safety of our state, and we have been saddened by the outcomes of numerous accidents. We hope that by informing those in our community about these accidents, they will work to prevent other serious accidents in the future. These posts are not intended to be solicitations for business. The information contained within should never be interpreted as medical or legal advice. We wish everyone involved in these accidents a fast recovery.