NCAA Gold Medalist Torrin Lawrence Died After Highway Collision

Torrin Lawrence is an American sprinter who represented the University of Georgia as a 100-400 meter runner. He also won the gold medal in 2010 for the 400 m NCAA track and field championship. On Monday, July 28^th of this year, Lawrence was driving on I-75 in Cordele, Georgia when a tractor-trailer crashed into his car early in the morning. His car blew a tire after the crash and came to a stop in the middle of the highway. He was thrown out from the vehicle upon the collision, was eventually knocked his car again by another vehicle and eventually died. 

If we’ve learned anything from this tragedy it’s that we need to make sure to be extremely aware of our surroundings after an accident. If you’ve been in a car accident, it’s important to only exit the vehicle if it’s necessary and safe to do so. Things like putting on your hazard lights, raising the hood to alert passing authorities and moving with extra caution can go a long way in keeping you safe after a collision. Be as alert as you can be not only when you’re driving but also after an accident has occurred to prevent a fatal situation that could have possibly been avoided. 

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