Pedestrian Killed In Greenville Co. on Wade Hampton, Coroner Identifies Victim

The Run-Down:

 

Unfortunately, a pedestrian has died after a hit-and-run crash in Greenville County. According to the Highway Patrol, the pedestrian died Saturday after being hit by a vehicle 6:21 PM Saturday night on Wade Hampton Boulevard, in Greenville South Carolina.

Hovis stated that camera footage revealed that the driver was operating a 2017 Subaru SUV heading South on Wade Hampton Boulevard when they struck the pedestrian in the road. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Ronnie Matthew Vaughn, 74, of Greenville.

 

A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Perspective:

 

When someone is killed by a hit-and-run, it’s hard to make sense of things. It’s not only a shock but a tragedy. We cannot emphasize enough that it is so important to carry good uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage and to hire a personal injury lawyer to help fight for the highest possible settlement.

In cases like this, our personal injury lawyers would fight for the financial help to not only cover funeral expenses, but also loss of family income from the person who was killed but also family members who need time to grieve. Although it can never take away the pain of losing a loved one, the highest possible insurance settlement will help to ease the stress while a family grieves and tries to carry on with their lives.

 

In addition to fighting for our clients, we also advocate for trucking and automotive safety to make our roads a safer place.