Poor Interstate Drainage leads to Multi-Vehicle Accidents
Last month 15 people were injured in a Saturday pile-up on a GA stretch of I-85 just south of Atlanta. Four separate accidents were reported on a 200 yard stretch of the interstate near mile marker 50, just south of Sharpsburg Road. According to police the first accident occurred when a driver hit some standing water and spun out of control, striking the center divider. Two more vehicles collided after another driver lost control in the treacherous puddle. Two more accidents involving nine passenger cars and a semi truck brought the total of vehicles involved to an astounding 13 car wreck.
Not only were 15 people injured Saturday, but similar roadway conditions led to several accidents the next day.
While speed and road conditions are important factors in any accident case, here we see the importance of a properly constructed and maintained interstate highway system. Standing water on this part of I-85 is a common occurrence when it rains. This indicates a problem with the road construction and the functionality of the drainage systems.
The Georgia DOT stressed its commitment to maintaining the Georgia Interstate corridor and cautioned drivers to "slow down... especially in inclement weather conditions."
Jason R. Schultz P.C. has been successful in holding the Georgia DOT accountable when, through its negligence in design and/or maintenance, serious injuries and death result.
