Sometime before 4 a.m. on a recent Sunday, a man driving north in the right lane on Highway 316 noticed another vehicle approaching from behind. It was still dark, and the other vehicle’s headlights shone in the driver’s rear-view mirror. He expected the other vehicle to pass and was shocked when it allegedly struck his own vehicle, sending it spinning off the road. The man reported that he felt his vehicle flipping numerous times before he lost consciousness.
The other driver apparently continued without stopping. The injured man regained consciousness and tried to crawl out of his vehicle when a passerby spotted the wreckage and stopped to help. Medical reports say the victim suffered serious injuries, which will require numerous surgeries. His recovery is likely to be slow and painful.
Meanwhile, the driver of the other vehicle turned himself into police about 36 hours after the accident. He is facing charges of felony hit-and-run, failing to report a car accident involving injuries, felony serious injury by vehicle, and numerous other traffic violations. Reckless and negligent actions behind the wheel can leave others suffering physically, emotionally, and financially. Those injured in Georgia have the right to pursue justice through the civil courts, and the assistance of an attorney may help them meet their goals.
