Motorcyclist killed in car accident on Piedmont Highway

June 17, 2020 – Paul Hammack

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A crash in Greenville County killed a motorcyclist Saturday, WSPA News reports.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a motorcycle collided with a car on Piedmont Highway when the vehicle exiting Resthaven Memorial Gardens pulled out in front of it.

The Gantt Fire Department, Greenville County EMS, and South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to the scene.

The motorcyclist was thrust from the vehicle and taken to the hospital by officials.

During surgery at the hospital, officials pronounced the victim dead.

The coroner identified the man as 50-year-old Samuel Lee McGarity, of Greenville.

This case is actively being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.

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 motorcycle accident in Anderson, SC, contact the South Carolina burn 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.