Maria Vinci, 71, dies when struck by vehicle on Windermere Parkway in Cumming, Georgia
Modified Date:
Sun, 04/22/2018 - 10:59amAccident Date:
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Cumming
A 71-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle in Cumming Thursday morning, police said.
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said Maria Vinci of Cumming was transported to the hospital after she was struck on Windermere Parkway at New Gate Drive.
Police said the driver of the vehicle that struck Vinci saw her in his lane as he reached the intersection and attempted to steer to the left while braking but was unable to avoid hitting her.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Maria Vinci
Roadway:
Windermere ParkwayCity:
Cumming, GACounty:
Forsyth County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
Add new comment