Greenville, SC (October 18, 2018) – In Greenville, a hit-and-run bicycle accident happened near Woodruff Road on Monday night, October 15 and led to serious injuries in one individual.
Troopers said that the driver of a vehicle struck a bicyclist on Woodruff Road near the Anderson Bridge around 7:30 p.m. that night and fled the scene, never stopping to check on them. The cyclist was heading east when they were struck from behind by another vehicle. The roadway was blocked for several hours following the accident.
The cyclist has since been identified as 41-year-old Benjamin McCall. He was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries.
The vehicle has been described as a burgundy sedan that has front-end damage to the driver’s side.
Police continue to investigate the scene at this time.
Greenville Bicycle Accident
Bicycle accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents that happen on our roadways, mainly due to the fact that bicyclists are especially vulnerable on our roads. This means that they can receive a serious or life-threatening and permanent injuries such as organ damage, brain trauma, fractured bones, and more. In some cases, you might find that you are unable to fully recover or might miss out on time at work.
We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the party who was injured in this serious accident and hope that he will be able to recover during this difficult time. You have a right to bring a personal injury claim to help in your time of need when it comes to medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, emotional suffering, and more. However, you should never move forward without the help of an experienced attorney during this difficult time.
At the Nye Law Group, we are here for you in your time of need and want to offer our assistance when you need it the most. Call us for more information today at 855-636-9277 to find out what we can do for you.
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Disclaimer: We at Nye Law Group pride ourselves as members of our local community and strive to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of everyone in our state. Our deepest condolences go out to those injured in these accidents, and we hope that by promoting an awareness of these dangers, our community can take the steps necessary to avoid them. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information provided should not be mistaken as medical or legal advice.