Spartanburg County, SC (December 6, 2018) – The Spartanburg County Coroner was called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash that took the life of an 85-year-old woman yesterday afternoon, December 6.
The coroner said that the woman was identified as 85-year-old Sue Elizabeth Sanders. She passed away from her injuries at the scene of the accident.
The coroner released the cause of the death as ‘closed head and multiple body trauma secondary to a two-vehicle collision.’
Police continue their investigation of the accident at this time.
We would like to firstly extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sue Elizabeth Sanders at this time, as we understand just how difficult it can be to lose a loved one in a serious accident.
Fatal Accident in South Carolina
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in just 2015 alone, over 1,000 people lost their lives in horrific South Carolina accidents. The state’s fatality rate is 20 fatalities out of every 100,000 people when it comes to fatal accidents. There are many risks on South Carolina roads due to drunk driving, speeding, and more. We acknowledge that it is one of the most difficult things in the world to experience the death of a loved one, which is why you need a South Carolina car accident attorney on your side with experience in wrongful death laws.
It is important to know that you have many rights as a victim of someone else’s neglect in one of these accidents. At the Nye Law Group, our compassionate wrongful death lawyers are fully devoted to helping those who have lost a loved one due to the recklessness of another party. We understand how difficult these accidents are and how you might be struggling on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Contact us today at 912-200-5230 for more information on how we can assist you and help you gain proven case results.
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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.