Brunswick, Georgia was the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash Friday night. A Southeast Georgia Health employee was struck by a vehicle near Parkwood Drive. Kurk Batterson a 48-year-old Brunswick resident has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in connection with the death of Shakerya Brown the 27-year-old hospital employee. According to the Brunswick Police Department, Shakerya Brown was walking near a crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle heading west on Parkwood Drive. Shakerya Brown was transported to UF Health in Jacksonville, Florida where she died. Shakeya Brown was a resident of Brunswick, Georgia.
Brunswick Police are asking witnesses or those with any information about this fatal pedestrian crash to please call Cpl. Steven Kreschmar or Sgt. Marlon Groover at 921-279-2646.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every 45 minutes someone in the United Sates becomes an alcohol-impaired traffic death. In 2020 our nation increased DUI related traffic deaths by 14% over 2019. Tragically, 11,654 deaths were preventable.
As we approach Labor Day weekend the number of alcohol-impaired auto crashes increase dramatically. The last month of summer from August 17th through Labor Day Weekend NHTSA reports 530 car crash fatalities. Almost half 46% were caused by an alcohol-impaired driver, a driver that had consumed alcohol prior to the crash. While 38% were caused by a Drunk Driver.
Have a Plan Whether You’re Driving, Riding or Hosting
Before drinking, plan a safe and sober ride home.
Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking.
If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure all your guests have a sober ride home.
If you see an impaired driver, call 911. And always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense against impaired drivers.
If you or your loved one has suffered an injury in a car crash due to another driver’s negligence call Barnes & Cohen for a Free Consultation.