ATV operator killed, passengers hospitalized after crash in Hephzibah

ATV operator killed, passengers hospitalized after crash in Hephzibah

HEPHZIBAH, GA – An ATV operator succumbed to fatal wounds, and three ATV passengers were hospitalized following a crash Saturday. 

This collision happened at the Eagle Pass and Greiner Circle intersection, according to WJBF. 

The three people who were hospitalized were identified as a 34-year-old man and woman from Millen, Georgia, and a 43-year-old man from Jackson, South Carolina. They were sent to Wellstar MCG Hospital and were listed in stable condition.

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office identified the ATV operator as a 39-year-old man from Harlem, Georgia. 

Reader’s Note: While the ATV occupants’ names were mentioned by Burke County officials and the initial source, our news team has adopted a no-name policy with respect to drivers or victims of motor vehicle accidents or personal injury-related incidents. As such, our news team has chosen not to mention the names in this news article. 

Were you injured, or did you have a loved one pass away in an ATV collision? You could have grounds for pursuing a claim and recovering financial compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, car repairs, and more. Our Georgia automobile accident lawyers are ready to give you a breakdown of the claims process and guide you through your next legal steps. Call Kaufman Injury Law at (404) 574-6974 or reach out online for a free, no-risk consultation.