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Last updated Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Columbia, SC (January 3, 2023) – On Sunday, January 1, a pedestrian was killed after a traffic accident in the Columbia area.
The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 20 near Wilson Boulevard at around 6 p.m. Local sources indicated that a pedestrian was attempting to cross the interstate when they were hit by a 2016 Nissan Rogue. The injured party suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the deceased has not been revealed at this time. No additional details have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
In the first half of 2018, compared to the first half of 2020, there were 17% more pedestrian deaths in the United States. South Carolina saw noticeably worse statistics. During the same six-month period in the state in 2018, there were 153 pedestrian fatalities, which is a 100.6 percent increase or 79 additional fatalities over the same period in 2020. The worst part is that 2020 was already South Carolina’s deadliest year for pedestrians in over ten years.
Untimely deaths may have been brought about by the negligence or recklessness of another individual or entity. Following the passing of a member of the family, the surviving members of the deceased may have grounds to take legal action against the party responsible for the person’s death. Wrongful death cases are typically challenging for all parties involved, and it can also be emotionally difficult for the family members of the deceased person. Because of this, it is of the utmost need to have an attorney who can be relied upon to work for you.
Losing someone you care about is never an easy thing to go through, but the pain of that loss is compounded when the person who was lost departed away as a result of circumstances that could have been avoided. In the event that something similar takes place, the occurrence may give rise to a claim for wrongful death. These are frequently difficult matters that call for the assistance of an experienced legal representative.
Our top concern at Monge & Associates has always been supporting families who lost a loved one as a result of another party’s carelessness. Our lawyers assist the surviving family members in bringing a claim against the negligent parties following a fatal accident in order to receive fair compensation. If a family member passed away as a result of another person’s negligence, you shouldn’t be required to pay for their burial and other accident-related expenses.
Call our offices at 888-688-1924 to arrange a free consultation with a Columbia wrongful death attorney.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when creating this accident news post. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if there is any information that is incorrect, contact Monge & Associates immediately. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post if requested.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene described in this post.
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