This past weekend, a motorcyclist was traveling south on SC 47 when he collided with a deer and was thrown off his Harley-Davidson onto the pavement. While the cyclist was struggling to recover, a sedan that was also traveling south struck and killed the rider, then abruptly left the accident scene.
The hit-and-run car accident occurred at around 8PM on Saturday, March 19th, 1.5 miles south of Elloree, South Carolina. The victim was identified as a 51-year-old man who lived in Elloree.
Authorities describe the fleeing vehicle as a gold or tan four-door Toyota Camry, in the 1992 to 1996 model range, that may have damage to its front bumper or undercarriage. Police are still searching for the vehicle, and request that any sightings of the Toyota be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Hit-and-run car accidents are serious cases by themselves; when a wrongful death occurs as a result, obtaining justice and compensation for the surviving family members becomes even more critical.
If someone you are close to has been injured or killed as the result of another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, please contact experienced South Carolina car accident and wrongful death attorneys today to schedule a confidential consultation.
