Greenville, SC (November 23, 2018) – Greenville, SC – Troopers arrived at the scene of a serious hit-and-run accident that took place on Wednesday, November 21 that injured a moped driver.
The accident took place around 6:40 a.m. in the morning in the 1500 block of South Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville. The accident took place when a moped driver was rear-ended by a vehicle that then fled the scene.
Police have not yet caught up to the driver responsible for the accident but they say that the driver was in a dark vehicle at the time.
The victim was transported to the hospital with injuries but is expected to be okay. Police continue to investigate the accident in full.
We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the party who was injured in this accident and hope that he will be able to recover during this difficult time. We understand how devastating these accidents can be and want you to know that you are not alone.
Moped Accident in South Carolina
Moped accidents are actually not as rare as you would expect on South Carolina roadways. In 2014 alone, 35 people were killed in serious moped accidents, while 55 deaths happened across the entire year of 2015. These trends show us that these accidents are on the rise, though lawmakers are working on ways to decrease the likelihood of these serious accidents.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident due to the negligence of another party, you have many rights to compensation. At the Nye Law Group, we want to stand by your side and help you gain compensation to help you cover for your outstanding losses. Unfortunately, the criminal acts of a hit-and-run happen far too often on our roadways. These criminal matters can easily lead to civil damages, which will help you move forward after you have been injured. Contact us for more information today at 912-200-5230.
Note: A variety of outside sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.
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.