Tuesday morning collision happened on McCords Ferry Road
RICHLAND, SC, (December 17, 2024) - Evelyn Reynolds, 77, of Lugoff, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in Richland County.
An elderly Lugoff resident was killed, and another person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Richland County on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. when Reynolds was driving a 2013 Hyundai Elantra south on McCords Ferry Road. Near the intersection with Joe Collins Road, the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck railroad tracks, went down an embankment, and crashed into two trees and a utility pole.
Reynolds was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the vehicle was transported to Prisma Health Richland Hospital with life-threatening injuries. That person's identity was not disclosed.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash, with no immediate details available about what caused the accident.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
An injured victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
"Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you
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