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Columbus, Georgia - The Fountain City, known for its beauty, strong economy, and major tourist attractions

Columbus is the county seat of Muscogee County. According to the 2013 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Columbus has a population of 202,824 residents in the city and 316,554 in the Columbus-Phenix City metropolitan area. Called The Fountain City for the numerous fountains installed there early in the 20th century, Columbus is also the birthplace of Coca Cola and the home of Columbus State University. Fort Benning Military Reservation, a premiere U.S. Army training facility and the region's principal employer, is located in Columbus.

The key roadways serving the Columbus area include:

U.S. Route 27 (US 27) runs south-to-north through the U.S. state of Georgia near its western border with Alabama. 

US 80 crosses the Chattahoochee River from Alabama into Columbus, where it proceeds along J. R. Allen Parkway through the northern section of the city. Past Columbus, the road meanders through rural Georgia for roughly 50 miles (80 km) en route to Macon, where it crosses Interstate 75 and Interstate 16.

US 280 begins in Georgia at the state's border with Alabama in Columbus. There it is paired with State Route 520 and U.S. Route 27. It maintains this designation as it passes through Fort Benning.

State Route 22 (SR 22) is a 221.1-mile-long state highway that connects the Alabama state line in Columbus, across the state line from Phenix City, Alabama, to Comer, via Macon and Milledgeville.

Mass transit systems in Columbus help the city's vast commuting population get to work safely

The Columbus Metropolitan Airport is the metro area's primary airport and the fourth busiest airport in Georgia. It is served by ExpressJet Airlines' Delta Connection service, offering several daily flights to Atlanta.

Recent accidents in Columbus include:

Columbus car accidents

Columbus motorcycle accidents

Columbus aircraft accidents;

Columbus truck accidents

Columbus pedestrian accidents

Columbus train accidents;

Columbus bicycle accidents.

Here are links to the major hospitals in Columbus:

Columbus Regional Healthcare System;

Midtown Medical Center;

St. Francis Hospital.

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to learn more about Columbus-area grief support groups and services.

Legal information for accident victims in Columbus

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Columbus, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Columbus injury or fatality accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Columbus personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Columbus wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Columbus accident lawyer can do to help.

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Most recent accident reports

The family of a 12-year-old boy is now mourning his death. Christopher Haywood passed away Friday, June 27 at around 1:15 p.m. following a motorcycle accident.

Date: 
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Bay View Drive

A single-vehicle crash Monday, June 2, claimed the life of an Opelika man, according to the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

Date: 
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 85

Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicles collided in front of the Overall Company, a popular Opelika restaurant, Thursday morning.

The crash happened at the intersection of South Tenth Street and Avenue B around 8 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Type: Car Accident
A motorcyclist crashed after a high speed chase with authorities in East Alabama, according to the Lee County sheriff.
Date: 
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
An Auburn Police Officer has been released from the hospital after being struck while working the crash on I-85 southbound at exit 57.
Date: 
Monday, April 14, 2014
Roadway: 
I-85 Southbound
City: 
Auburn, AL
Date: 
Saturday, April 12, 2014
City: 
Auburn, AL
Type: Car Accident

The driver of an 18-wheeler was uninjured after his tractor trailer became stuck on railroad tracks before being struck by a train Thursday morning.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Roadway: 
Webster Road
City: 
Auburn, AL
Date: 
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Roadway: 
Lee County 207
Type: Car Accident
Date: 
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The late afternoon sun could be to blame for a deadly Auburn crash Sunday, the Lee County Coroner said in a news release Monday.
Date: 
Saturday, March 29, 2014
City: 
Auburn, AL
Type: Car Accident

A Lafayette man died after his car struck a tree Thursday evening, Alabama State Troopers announced Friday morning.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Alabama 50
Type: Car Accident
Date: 
Monday, March 24, 2014
City: 
Auburn, AL
Type: Car Accident
The driver of a vehicle thrown from an interstate overpass in Opelika Friday morning has died, Opelika police confirm.
Date: 
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Roadway: 
I-85

A 5-year-old suffered a head injury after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday evening after walking away from an ice cream truck in the 500 block of Fruitwood Circle in Opelika.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 18, 2014

A Fort Mitchell teen was killed in a car crash early Monday morning at the intersection of U.S. 431 and Uchee Hill Highway.

Date: 
Sunday, March 16, 2014
City: 
Seale, AL
Type: Car Accident