Crash Alert: Man killed when car falls on him
July 3, 2020 – Paul Hammack
SPARTANBURG, COUNTY, SC – A worker died after a vehicle he was working on in a salvage shop collapsed on him Friday, according to local news.
Police responded to the accident that happened at about 12:30 p.m. at Auto Salvage Inc. on East Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greer.
Jeffery Shane Hollingsworth, 38, was working under a vehicle suspended on a car lift when it collapsed and fell on him.
An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted on Saturday to investigate the cause of death.
The accident remains under investigation by local law enforcement as well as OSHA.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina personal injury lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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