Colquitt County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured in Semi-Truck Accident

Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team Investigating Truck Accident that Injured Colquitt County Sheriff’s Deputy on Southside Drive

COLQUITT COUNTY, GEORGIA (March 9, 2026) – A Colquitt County Sheriff’s deputy was injured in a semi-truck accident on GA 35 by Southside Dr.

Colquitt County officials are saying that the accident took place by the hospital in Moultrie. The deputy was traveling down the road when his vehicle was broadsided by a semi-truck.

It remains unclear if the deputy had his lights and sirens on at the time of the collision. Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash to help the victim.

He was transported to a hospital to receive treatment for serious injuries. The driver of the semi remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

Liability for Colquitt County Semi-Truck Accidents

Truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid collisions. This requires that they travel at a safe speed at all times. According to GA Code § 40-6-180, “No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard for the actual and potential hazards then existing.” There are many different factors that could contribute to a semi-truck accident.

• Truck accidents often involve drivers that are less experienced.
• Truck accidents are more likely to occur at intersections.
• Truck accidents may involve drivers that are distracted.
• Truck accidents are more likely to occur during the early morning and late evening hours when visibility is reduced.

Determining liability for any specific truck accident requires a careful examination of the facts. Truck drivers must yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles before entering an intersection. If a police vehicle is in the midst of an emergency with their lights and sirens on, nearby drivers must slow down and yield the right-of-way to that emergency vehicle. Failing to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle may form the basis of a negligence claim.

Steps to Take After Colquitt County Semi-Truck Accidents

Truck accidents remain a major cause of preventable injury or death across Georgia and the United States. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, “Eighty-six percent of crashes that involved large trucks were multi-vehicle crashes. Ninety-two percent of serious injuries and 86 percent of all fatalities that involved large trucks occurred in multi-vehicle crashes.” It is important that certain steps are taken after any Georgia truck accident.

• The police should be called to the scene so that they can begin investigating.
• Victims should receive a thorough medical evaluation. Many injuries associated with accidents will not be immediately obvious.
• All of the evidence associated with the crash site should be carefully reviewed. This includes any photos or surveillance footage of the crash.
• Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver should seek the guidance of an experienced truck accident attorney.

If the victim of any truck accident was working at the time of a collision, they will typically also have recourse through the workers’ compensation system. This is a no-fault insurance scheme designed to help workers. There is no need for an injured worker to demonstrate that one party was at fault. Victims of truck accidents should consider their legal options with a team experienced in truck accident claims.

Investigating Colquitt County Semi-Truck Accidents

We at Butler Kahn extend our best wishes to the deputy injured in this semi-truck accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Colquitt County semi-truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to assist you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 678-940-1444.

Jeb Butler

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, 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