Aubrey Phillips Killed in Lithia Springs Truck Accident

Aubrey Phillips, 18, Died in Lithia Springs Car Accident With Moving Truck by Thornton Road and Waterway Circle

LITHIA SPRINGS, GEORGIA (June 6, 2026) – An 18-year-old mother identified as Aubrey Phillips has tragically died in a Lithia Springs truck accident at the intersection of Thornton Road and Waterway Circle.

Douglas County officials are saying that the accident took place over the Memorial Day weekend. Aubrey Phillips was in a vehicle with her 4-month-old daughter Nyelle when they were struck by a moving truck.

The force of the impact caused their vehicle to flip multiple times before stopping near a utility pole. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the crash to help the victims.

Nyelle was able to survive the crash. Sadly, Aubrey Phillips later died due to the severe nature of her injuries.

A full investigation into the fatal collision remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Lithia Springs Truck Accidents

Truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid colliding with other vehicles in the roadway. They must be particularly cautious when making the left turns. According to GA Code § 40-6-71, “The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.” There are several factors that could contribute to any truck accidents.

• Blind Spots: Trucks tend to have large blind spots that can easily obscure the presence of smaller vehicles.
• Speeding: Truck drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions at intersections if they are traveling at unsafe speeds.
• Fatigue: Several studies have shown that staying awake for extended periods can substantially impair a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely.

If a truck driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could serve as evidence of negligence. There’s a presumption of negligence on the part of a driver that turns into the path of another vehicle. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any crash. This includes seeking out the police report created after the collision. It will also include collecting any photos taken after the accident took place.

Third Party Liability for Lithia Springs Truck Accidents

A large number of people are killed or seriously injured in preventable truck accidents each year. According to the National Safety Council, “In 2024, 5,218 large trucks were involved in a fatal crash, a 3% decrease from 2023 but a 30% increase in the last 10 years. The involvement rate per 100 million large-truck miles traveled is also down 3% from 2023, but up 9% in the last 10 years.” There could be several sources of liability for any truck accident beyond any truck driver.

• A truck company could be liable for the collision if the truck was being used for some type of commercial purpose. Employers can be vicariously liable for the negligent conduct of their workers who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties.
• A truck rental service could also be liable for a collision on the legal theory of negligent entrustment. For example, a rental service may have allowed someone to use their trucks who was visibly intoxicated or who did not have a proper license.
• A city could be liable for a truck accident if an intersection was in a dangerous condition at the time of a crash. Among other things, vegetation may have grown over a stop sign or otherwise obscured a driver’s line of sight at an intersection.

Truck accidents tend to be highly preventable. The factors that contribute to any specific crash can take place many hours, days, or weeks beforehand. Unfortunately, truck companies and their insurance providers will almost never take responsibility when they cause a serious crash. This is why it is so important that these accidents are properly investigated by an outside party. The family of any person who died in a truck accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim.

Investigating Lithia Springs Truck Accidents

We at Butler Kahn extend our deepest condolences to the family of Aubrey Phillips. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.

Do you need more information about a Lithia Springs truck accident? Our team of accident investigators is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any crash, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 678-940-1444.

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Jeb Butler’s career as a Georgia trial lawyer has led to a $150 million verdict in a product liability case against Chrysler for a dangerous vehicle design that caused the death of a child, a $45 million settlement for a young man who permanently lost the ability to walk and talk, a $3,973,260 settlement after a boating accident, and a $1,250,000 settlement in a pedestrian case, and numerous other verdicts and settlements, many of which are confidential at the defendant’s insistence. Jeb has worked on several cases that led to systemic changes and improvements in public safety. He has been repeatedly recognized as a Georgia SuperLawyer and ranks among Georgia’s legal elite. Jeb graduated in the top 10% of his class at UGA Law, argued on the National Moot Court team, and published in the Law Review. He is the founding partner of Butler Kahn law firm. Connect with me on LinkedIn