Charges are pending in connection with a vehicle-pedestrian accident that occurred early Monday in Banks County and left a Commerce man with serious injuries.
GEORGIA STATE PATROL NARRATIVE:
“(Shortly after 6:00) a Trooper from GSP-Gainesville responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash located at the intersection of US-441…and Pottery Factory Drive.
The investigation revealed a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Corey Roberson, age 41, of Bowersville…was turning left from Pottery Factory Drive onto US-441. As Mr. Roberson turned left, he failed to see a pedestrian who was crossing US-441 in a marked crosswalk.
The pedestrian, Hubert Williams, age 57, from Commerce…was struck by the vehicle and transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Mr. Roberson stated he did not see Mr. Williams due to dark conditions, rain, and Mr. Williams wearing dark clothing…”