Fatal crash on I-75 in Tift County
It was reported on Channel 10 WALB News that a teenager was killed early Thursday morning August 12, 2010. The 19-year old female passenger’s name isn’t being released yet. However, the driver, 21-year old Colton Reece wasn’t injured. The accident reportedly occurred when Colton over-corrected the Ford Mustang he was driving in an effort to avoid debris on I-75 expressway. He lost control and struck the side of a tractor trailer, the driver of which was Ramiz Sinanovic of Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was not injured in the crash. The wreck reportedly happened at 1:30 am and police are still investigating the accident.
Accidents like these are unfortunate. As Tucker, GA tractor trailer accident attorneys we hear about such incidents with entirely too much regularity. As police continue the investigation we hope they are able to determine if their were any additional facts surrounding this accident they may shed new light on other causes.When a vehicle strikes a tractor trailer the mass of the truck makes it extremely dangerous. Whereas a car to car accident will allow for safety features, such as “crumple zones” to come into affect. If you should have any questions regarding such matters you can contact us, we are Tucker, GA tractor trailer lawyers.
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