Update on Jan. 6, 2025 @ 3:30 p.m.
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) released more details on the pedestrian who was hit on U.S. 441 in the Banks Crossing area Monday morning.
They report that at around 6 a.m., a trooper responded to the incident at the intersection of U.S. 441 and Pottery Factory Drive.
A Chevrolet Silverado driven by 41-year-old Corey Roberson of Bowersville was turning left onto the highway and he failed to see a pedestrian who was crossing.
57-year-old Hubert Williams of Commerce was struck and transported to a local hospital for serious injuries.
GSP said that Roberson did not see Williams due to “dark conditions, rain, and Mr. Williams wearing dark clothing.” They did add that charges are pending.
Original story published on Jan. 6, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
A pedestrian sustained serious injuries Monday morning after he was hit by a vehicle in Banks County.
Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene on Highway 441, Banks Crossing, in Commerce just after 6 a.m. The male victim reportedly was crossing 441 when he was struck by the vehicle.
A release from Banks County Fire Chief Steve Nichols said the victim was treated at the scene and transported to Piedmont Athens Regional in serious condition.
As of last report, the cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol. No other injuries were reported at the scene.