Sylvester, GA — Two people sustained minor injuries in an accident with a semi-truck in Sylvester, Georgia, on Friday, May 8, 2015. The accident took place on Highway 82, near Jefford’s Park, around 9:30 in the morning.
Local reports say that a pickup truck crashed into the back of a semi-truck headed west on the highway. Three people were inside the pickup at the time, identified as two 66-year-old females, and another 48-year-old female. Two of the females suffered minor injuries that didn’t require a trip to the hospital.
Police ticketed the driver of the pickup for following the semi too closely.
The names of those involved were not disclosed. The exact reason for the accident is unknown.
Read commentary below.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
Luckily, this accident wasn’t as bad as it could have been. However, there were some injuries sustained. In these cases, the driver is often held liable for injuries sustained by passengers. While some sort of mechanical defect can cause an accident like this, it’s often the case that it’s caused by driver inattention. If a driver isn’t paying attention, they’re failing to live up to the obligation they owe their passengers, and can be held responsible for any injuries they suffer as a result.
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