Paulding County, GA, (November 2nd, 2023) 41-year-old Micheal Anthony Morgan was arrested on Tuesday, October 31st, after he fled from a collision he caused in Paulding County, Georgia. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, the entire ordeal began around 6:50 a.m. on Halloween day.
The deadly crash happened near Cohran Road and Mulberry Rock Road, according to authorities. Morgan drifted from his lane into opposing traffic, causing a major collision. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office reported that multiple people were injured in the collision. Paramedics arrived at the sceen and found one person with life-threatening injuries. They placed the victim on a gurney and gently, but quickly, loaded them into the ambulance before rushing them to the nearest hospital for treatment. Sadly, the victim later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital and were pronounced dead.
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Michael Anthony Morgan fled the scene following the collision. Authorities worried they had a hit-and-run on their hands, but the Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia State Patrol Troopers, and even the U.S. Marshals worked together to find him. They spent most of Halloween day searching for Michael Anthony Morgan. They eventually found him at his home in Temple.
Morgan was arrested without incident and taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries he sustained during the collision. Once he received medical clearance, he was taken to Paulding County Jail where he is currently being held without bond. Morgan is facing 9 different charges: Homicide by vehicle, hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or death, serious injury by vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, failure to maintain lane, driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, defective tires, and lastly multiple warrants from various jurisdictions.
Liability In Paulding County, Georgia Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to Georgia Traffic Code 40-6-71, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Paulding County, Georgia Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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