Morrison & Hughes is closely following a devastating hit-and-run accident in Bartow County which left four people injured and a young child fighting to survive. On September 1, 2025, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reported that a chain-reaction crash on I-75 near the Emerson-Allatoona Road exit caused multiple vehicles to overturn, blocking traffic for hours.
Among the victims was a 7-year-old boy who was ejected from a Chevrolet Silverado. He was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite for emergency treatment. Three other victims were transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
What Happened on I-75 in Bartow County?
According to GSP, the crash began when a white passenger car struck a Toyota Camry in the northbound lanes and fled the scene. The Camry then collided with a Chevrolet Suburban, forcing both vehicles into the median and across a cable barrier into southbound traffic. The Suburban overturned, colliding with the Silverado and causing both vehicles to flip.
A Preventable Tragedy
This tragic accident highlights how reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior can cause catastrophic harm to innocent families — in an instant, and through no fault of their own.
Georgia Hit-and-Run Laws
Under Georgia law, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. Drivers involved in crashes are required to stop, contact the police, and exchange information. When a driver flees — especially when serious injuries are involved — it can result in felony charges.
But for victims, criminal charges don’t cover the real costs of recovery. Families face mounting medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, and in cases involving children, the need for lifelong care. This is why working with an experienced Bartow County hit-and-run lawyer is critical.
What Families Should Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident
If your family is impacted by a serious car accident in Georgia, these steps are essential:
- Seek immediate medical treatment. Even if injuries are not visible, trauma can appear later — especially in children.
- File a police report. Law enforcement investigations are vital to identifying the hit-and-run driver.
- Preserve evidence. Photos, witness contacts, and medical documentation strengthen your case.
- Call a Georgia personal injury attorney. An experienced lawyer can pursue all available sources of compensation, including uninsured motorist (UM) coverage if the driver is never located. Getting an attorney involved early is also critical to preserving evidence — Morrison & Hughes has tools and a strategy for tracking down hit-and-run drivers, and the evidence can begin to disappear within hours of a wreck.
Why Hire a Bartow County Hit-and-Run Lawyer?
At Morrison and Hughes we represent victims of catastrophic crashes across Georgia, including Bartow County, Cartersville, and the I-75 corridor. We know how overwhelming it is for families when a child is seriously injured, and we work aggressively to hold negligent drivers accountable.
Even if the hit-and-run driver is never found, our team can help you recover compensation through insurance claims, including UM coverage, so your family is not left with the financial burden.
- Aggressive investigation to track down the driver who fled — before the evidence disappears.
- Every source of recovery pursued, including uninsured motorist (UM) coverage when the at-fault driver is never located.
- Experience with catastrophic and child-injury cases that demand long-term, often lifelong, care.
Injured in a Bartow County Hit-and-Run?
Our Georgia car accident attorneys are available 24/7 to protect your rights and fight for the justice your family deserves. Tell us what happened — the consultation is free.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident in Bartow County, call Morrison and Hughes at 404-LAW-TEAM today for a free consultation. Our Georgia car accident attorneys are available 24/7 to protect your rights and fight for the justice your family deserves. You can also contact us here to get started.
