James Oates Accident Fort Valley: Justice for Family.

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of James Oates.

James Oates Fort Valley, GA Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Fort Valley, GA – A motor vehicle hit-and-run pedestrian accident early Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, left one man fatally injured.

As reported by WGXA.tv, “around 2:04 a.m., troopers responded to a call about a pedestrian pushing a green shopping cart being struck by a vehicle on Highway 96 near Brawell Street.”

According to the report, “Peach County Coroner…identified the victim as 65-year-old James Oates. GSP says a charcoal grey vehicle struck Oates and left the scene without alerting emergency services. Rooks pronounced Oates deceased around 2:40 a.m.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Potential Legal Claims for family of James Oates?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As the details of this accident continue to develop, the family of James Oates may elect to file civil claims seeking substantial compensation for their loss. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, and the legal team at the firm suggests that the family of James Oates should retain a law firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before this evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Successful Legal Outcomes in Similar Cases.

OUR RESULTS? NEARLY $250 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims and their families in Georgia. We have obtained nearly $250 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients.

We offer our legal assistance, if desired. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

Choosing the Right Attorney (Click Here)

DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.