Cobb, Georgia – Motorcyclist Killed On Sunday Morning In A Collision Close To Blackwell Elementary
Cobb, GA (Sept. 22, 2023) – According to Cobb police, a 25-year-old man was killed in a collision early on Sunday morning at the intersection of Canton and Blackwell roads, just south of Blackwell Elementary.
A Hyundai Santa Fe being driven by Carlos Ayestas, 50, on Blackwell Road heading west passed through the junction as Jared Burriss, 25, was traveling north on a Yamaha motorcycle near the intersection with Canton Road at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to police.
According to authorities, Burriss was ejected from his motorcycle after it hit the Hyundai’s left side.
Burriss was taken by ambulance to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he died due to his injuries. At the scene of the collision, Ayestas reportedly denied medical transportation.
Motorcycle Accidents in Georgia
Motorcycle collisions are among the most serious and potentially fatal types of vehicular accidents.
Motorcycles do not have the same safety features as other vehicles, and the majority of motorcycle accidents occur at high speeds. Survivors of motorcycle accidents who do not die frequently sustain severe neck and back injuries, broken bones, and head injuries.
When another driver’s negligence causes a motorcycle accident, the victim has the legal right to seek compensation for their losses. If a motorcyclist is killed in an accident, the deceased’s family may sue the other driver for wrongful death if the other driver was at fault.
If you want to file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death, you should consult with an attorney who has handled similar cases.
It can be difficult to obtain the full amount of compensation that you are owed if you do not have a Personal Injury Lawyer on your side.
An experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer will be able to help you in the following ways:
- Understand your legal rights.
- File your claim.
- Calculate your damages.
- Negotiate your settlement.
- Represent you if your case goes to trial.
We have an experienced team of Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at The Mabra Firm who will work tirelessly to ensure that the victim or victim’s family receives the maximum compensation for their losses.
Call The Mabra Firm at (404) 344-5255 to schedule a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident.
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.