An elderly man struck and injured by a vehicle while walking along a roadway in Thomson, Georgia, would need a top accident lawyer to pursue an injury lawsuit. Reports obtained confirmed that police recorded the incident on Thursday morning, May 7.

Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to the crash between 5:43 and 6:05 a.m. on reports of a vehicle-pedestrian crash on the overpass at Washington Road and Interstate 20. Responding officers found the 75-year-old man with serious injuries.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking southbound on Washington Road when a passing vehicle ran him over. Authorities disclosed the victim’s name as Willie Mahoney.

First responders at the scene transported the man to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Meanwhile, the motorist that struck Mahoney fled the scene before police arrived. Patrol troopers have not disclosed any information about the hit-and-run driver at this time.

The incident is still under investigation, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol specialized collision reconstruction team. They urged possible witnesses, with helpful information regarding the crash to contact the authorities.

The prevalence of vehicle-pedestrian crashes in the state calls for concern as many of such cases lead to the death of the pedestrian. Often, the motorist responsible flees the scene without trying to assist the victim or call for help. Sadly, this has further contributed to the increasing number of fatalities.

Authorities advise motorists to remain at the scene and call in the situation as fleeing attracts a jail term whether or not found liable for the crash. The victim can also hire a top accident lawyer to ensure they get compensation for the loss suffered.

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