A South Carolina Department of Transportation worker died in a car accident Wednesday caused by a drunken driver, according to news reports.
The fatal car accident occurred around 9:49 a.m. on Laurens Road beneath the Interstate 85 overpass when a 29-year-old woman was exiting the interstate onto Laurens Road. The Greenville woman, who is accused of driving under the influence, struck a 60-year-old Taylors man who worked for the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
The SDOT worker was repairing the road when he was struck. He died from the blunt force trauma sustained in the collision.
Greenville police said the woman is charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death.
Authorities had to close down the ramp to northbound Laurens Road from Interstate 85 northbound while the accident was investigated and the scene cleared.
As a Greenville car accident attorney, I’m saddened to hear about this fatal car accident, especially because it is related to driving under the influence of alcohol. My condolences go out to the WSDOT’s friends, family and coworkers during this difficult time.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident involving drunken driving, contact a personal injury lawyer in Greenville.
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