Richland County, SC – 53-Year-Old Identified from Pedestrian Accident

Richland County, SC (October 19, 2018) – On Wednesday, October 17, a 53-year-old man died after he was involved in.

Richland County, SC (October 19, 2018) – On Wednesday, October 17, a 53-year-old man died after he was involved in a serious pedestrian accident while crossing the street at an intersection.

The Richland County Coroner’s office has identified the pedestrian as Timothy Jerome Gadsden of Columbia. He died around 6:13 a.m. after he was struck in the intersection of Taylor and Gadsden Streets. Gadsden had illegally been crossing the street around 5:40 p.m. when he was hit by a 25-year-old woman in a Ford Escape.

Gadsden was quickly transported to the Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital and died while there due to his extensive injuries. Gadsden reportedly passed away due to blunt force trauma to the head and torso.

Richland County Pedestrian Accident 

Richland County, SC – 53-Year-Old Identified from Pedestrian AccidentPedestrian accidents happen every day on our roads, some of which will cause serious injuries to those involved and some of which will take the lives of those involved. A pedestrian accident can have a serious impact on your life when a loved one is taken from you too soon and we want to offer our support at this time. Let us extend our sincerest condolences to you at this time and hope that you are able to recover after the loss of a loved one.

Pedestrians lose their lives to motor vehicles every day due to many reasons. When it is the fault of a driver, it could happen due to speeding, disobeying traffic signals, not giving right-of-way at an intersection, distracted driving, and many other causes. A life can be taken too quickly, which is why drivers are urged to watch out for these vulnerable parties at all times.

If you have lost somebody close to you in a pedestrian accident, we want you to know that you have a variety of options. You might be able to receive damages you deserve through something known as a wrongful death claim, which can help you compensate when you are struggling on a financial level after losing somebody close to you. We are here for you when you need us the most at the Nye Law Group. Do not hesitate to call us today to get started on working toward the results you deserve at 855-636-9277.

 

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.

 

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