Friday afternoon collision with pickup truck was on Georgia Highway 24
November 29, 2024 | Oconee, GA
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A 19-year-old University of Georgia student tragically lost his life Friday afternoon in a head-on motor vehicle collision in Oconee County.
According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Jackson Dodgen, of Brunswick, was behind the wheel of a Honda Accord heading northbound along Georgia Highway 24 at approximately 2:40 p.m. At the same time, a southbound Ford F-150 pickup truck traveled over the dividing line and slammed into the Honda head-on.
Jackson Dodgen died Friday afternoon when a pickup truck crashed head-on into the vehicle he was driving along Georgia Highway 24 in Oconee County.
Sadly, Dodgen succumbed to his injuries at the site of the crash.
The 35-year-old man driving the pickup sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The incident remains under investigation.
HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
The most common cause of head-on accidents is driver error. However, they are also caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunken driving, poor road design, inexperienced drivers, and confusion from the driver.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 42,915 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2021, an increase of over 10 percent from 2020.
“Contributing factors to be examined include road conditions, visibility, and lighting,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of any investigations, the family of Jackson Dodgen may pursue a wrongful death claim. Survivors of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights. An attorney can be a valuable and compassionate resource to help guide a family during difficult times and ensure that those left behind receive the restitution they are entitled to.”
“No amount of money is enough for a victim or their family to deal with the trauma and pain they experienced after a catastrophic crash. However, an attorney can help ease the financial burden and provide a path forward,” Bond stated.
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