Dublin, GA – Fatal Tractor-Trailer Collision in WB Lanes of I-16

Dublin, GA (November 30, 2021) – Around 12:12 p.m. on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 30, a fatal tractor-trailer collision occurred on a highway in Dublin.

According to Laurens County officials, the accident happened in the westbound lanes of I-16 around the area of mile marker 39. Police confirmed that traffic was slow in the area due to road maintenance and being directed to the left lane. The driver of a tractor-trailer in the area did not see slowing traffic in time, striking a second tractor-trailer in the rear. The initial truck then swerved to the left and the driver struck a third tractor-trailer in the rear as well. One of the trucks then caught on fire.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One of the tractor-trailer drivers, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. It is not known if any other parties suffered from injuries.

The roadway was blocked in all westbound lanes of traffic following the collision. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.

The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Truck Accidents in Georgia

11/30 Dublin, GA – Fatal Tractor-Trailer Collision in WB Lanes of I-16Though truck accidents are not as common as other accidents in Georgia, they tend to lead to some of the most catastrophic harm. This is due to the fact that trucks are some of the largest vehicles on our roads and are capable of causing extensive injuries. On top of this, many people lose their lives in truck accidents every single year. In just one recent year’s time, approximately 230 people were killed in fatal truck accidents and many others were injured. If you have sustained the loss of a loved one in a truck accident, you have many options moving forward. It is crucial that you speak with a dedicated attorney who can help you along the way.

Losing somebody you love in a fatal truck accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. Because of this, you should have the assistance of a Dublin truck accident lawyer on your side. An attorney will stand by your side after you have suffered from such enormous and fatal losses. As you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you will afford to pay the bills that continue to pile up against you. It is important that you speak with a skilled Dublin wrongful death attorney that you can trust.

Dublin Truck Accident Attorneys 

Our compassionate accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a truck crash. The aftermath of a fatal accident can affect your life in a variety of ways. We understand how overwhelming a fatal truck accident can be and offer our help and resources when you need them the most. We will help you work toward compensation after a complex truck accident. Please contact an accident attorney in Dublin at (888) 579-1790 to find out what options are available for you.

Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.

Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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