Car accidents: Crash injures 3, kills 6-year-old child

Many collisions take place when a driver fails to yield the right of way upon approaching an intersection. Car accidents that occur at intersections can have devastating results, as oncoming drivers may be left with insufficient time to respond to the situation. Several individuals were injured in a recent accident that claimed the life of a 6-year-old child in Georgia.

The accident reportedly took place on a recent Thursday at around 7:40 a.m. as the vehicle approached a nearby intersection. Initial investigations suggest that the driver failed to yield the right of way and pulled out in front of a nearby car. The car struck the side of the vehicle soon thereafter, subsequently forcing it off the road. Both drivers and a passenger in the first vehicle all suffered serious injuries in the crash and each was rushed to a hospital for medical care.

Unfortunately, a young child who was riding in the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Law enforcement agents have initiated an investigation into the crash and have stated that failure to yield was a contributing factor. However, they have also advised that the driver of the second car may have been traveling at a high rate of speed.

Those who suffer serious injuries or the loss of a loved one in fatal car accidents may wish to pursue accountability in civil court, but determining responsibility can be a complex process. When facing a similar scenario, a person in Georgia could benefit from speaking with an experienced attorney for guidance on the next steps to take. An attorney can carefully examine the accident and assist a client in pursuing the restitution deserved through a claim against the party deemed at fault.