Georgia Legal Report
Charles Bailey Fatally Injured, One Other Seriously injured in Eatonton Motorcycle Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Eatonton News
A motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle left one person dead and another injured Thursday evening, June 13, 2019.
According to MSGR.com, “a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was being driven by Charles Bailey eastbound on the Sparta Highway/GA16 around 4:15 p.m., with Bailey’s wife, Rita, as passenger.” At the same time “a 2003 Chevy Tahoe…was heading west, and was attempting to turn from Hwy. 16 onto Pea Ridge Road.” According to the report, “[Charles] Bailey’s motorcycle hit the front right side of the Tahoe as it was turning.” Mr. Bailey’s life was tragically lost in this incident, and the passenger on the motorcycle was flown by medical helicopter to Navicent Health Medical Center hospital in Macon, in serious condition, according to MSGR.com.
The accident is under investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Our Legal Take
As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and dependent upon who is deemed at fault, the family of Charles Bailey may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their loss. In addition, the injured victim may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for injuries. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims in Georgia and the legal team at the firm suggests that Mr. Bailey’s family should retain a law firm without delay to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before this evidence is damaged or destroyed.
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