Firefighter Killed in Car Crash in Anderson County

The Details:

According to officials, a man was killed on Monday, October 11 around 2:15 p.m. in a crash that occurred on Midway Road in Anderson County.

South Carolina Highway Patrol stated that the man had run out of gas and was attempting to fill up his car when a truck driver traveling east down Midway Road hit him.

The victim was identified by the Anderson County Coroner’s Office as 29-year-old Anderson County firefighter, Daniel Bagwell. The driver and his passenger were uninjured, and an investigation of this incident is still ongoing.

A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Perspective:

Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel Bagwell’s family and loved ones as they navigate through the aftermath of this tragic incident.

At the Hammack Law Firm, we stand behind our first responders, and we believe the family should focus on healing first. A victim’s family should not have to pay out of their pocket for the unexpected expenses and losses that result from such a tragedy. We work to reduce our clients’ stress and anxiety and want to make this time as easy on them as possible. If one of your loved ones has been killed in a car accident, please contact our team. We are here to serve you!