Bibb County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday night. Thomas Lucree was reportedly walking when he was struck by a semi-truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. Thomas Lucree was located in a ditch following the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are asking anyone that may have more information about what happened to reach out to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Truck drivers must exercise a great deal of care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. Pursuant to GA Code § 40-6-93, “Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway, shall give warning by sounding his horn when necessary, and shall exercise proper precautions upon observing any child or any obviously confused, incapacitated, or intoxicated person.” Truck drivers should take several actions to avoid hitting pedestrians.
If a truck driver was working as an employee at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers, insofar as those workers were operating within the course and scope of their employment. However, many truck companies hire their drivers as independent contractors to limit their legal exposure for collisions.
Truck accidents tend to be highly complex events. The factors that contribute to any truck accident could take place a few hours or months before the actual event. There are many factors that may contribute to any truck accident.
Truck accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where truck drivers are simply not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. Even if a pedestrian is in the middle of the road, truck drivers should still be able to brake in time to avoid colliding with them.
We at Butler Kahn extend our deepest condolences to the family of Thomas Lucree. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. There are many questions that remain unanswered at this time. What was the speed of the truck driver prior to the collision? What was their safety record? Is there a history of collisions along the stretch of road?
Do you need more information about a Bibb County truck accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to helping accident victims understand their rights and holding negligent drivers fully accountable for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You are always welcome to contact us anytime at 678-940-1444.
