Kalka & Baer's Alpharetta accident lawyers discuss the impact of one recent Alpharetta car crash. A fatal Alpharetta car accident one Wednesday morning left one man dead at the crash scene. The traffic accident was reportedly caused by a seemingly innocent lane merge on the entrance ramp for Georgia 400 at the Haynes Bridge Road exit.
The driver of a Honda Civic left its lane and struck a Nissan Pathfinder traveling in an adjacent lane, according to the Alpharetta-Milton Patch. Both of the vehicles left the roadway and slid into the grassy area alongside the ramp.
As the cars were travelling across the roadway, a Dodge minivan struck the Pathfinder from behind, causing the car to overturn several times, according the AJC. The driver of the Pathfinder, a Cumming man named Edward Kivlin, lost control of his vehicle and ended up down an embankment. Sadly, he was killed from the injuries he sustained during the accident.
Alpharetta car crashes like this one can be awful because one small driving mistake causes a
devastating accident. The Honda driver maybe did not take enough precaution when merging. Highway entrance and exit ramps can be a common type of roadway where drivers may be more aggressive. The temptation to cut in front of another car to get ahead on the highway provokes dangerous behaviors and tendencies.
If you have been in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, such as aggressive driving, you should contact our attorneys at the Kalka & Baer law firm. We offer a free, no obligation consultation regarding your accident. Contact us today.
AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety website reports some behaviors or aggressive driving.
Don't Offend
Avoid cutting drivers off and apologize if you do so;
Avoid tailgating and honking the horn;
Avoid making inappropriate or offensive gestures;
Don't Engage;
Steer clear of other aggressive drivers;
Avoid eye contact;
Seek help if you're being followed by driving to a safe/crowded location or by dialing 911.
Adjust Your Attitude
Leave yourself enough time rather than trying to make good time;
Put yourself in the other driver's shoes;
Take a deep breath and remember escalating a situation will only make things worse.
