Georgia Legal Report
Motorcycle Accident in Cobb County on Austell Road Fatally Injures Rider. (MDJonline.com)
Local News
An accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in Austell, Georgia left one person dead Tuesday Afternoon, October 1, 2019.
As reported by MDJonline.com, The accident happened “at the Austell and Seayes roads intersection in Austell.”
According to the report, “Austell resident Lawrence Peters, 26, died at the scene, just south of the East-West Connector, as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.”
AJC.com is reporting, “Lawrence Peters, 26, was riding his Suzuki GSX-R south on Austell Road about 5:15 p.m. when a black Nissan Sentra traveling north turned left toward Seayes Road…[t]he motorcycle collided with the Nissan.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Our Legal Take
As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and dependent upon a finding of fault, the family of Lawrence Peters may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their loss. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle and motorcycle claims in Georgia and the legal team at the firm suggests that the family of Lawrence Peters 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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