A moped rider died in Oconee County in the wee hours of Saturday morning after a collision with a minivan, report news sources.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the 12:35 a.m. collision occurred as a 27-year-old Westminster man was riding a Baja moped southbound on Highway 11. The man was about a quarter-mile from his home when a 2003 Ford minivan struck the moped from behind.
The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the moped. He died at the scene of the collision of blunt-force trauma, said a Oconee County Coroner’s Office spokesperson. The driver of the minivan, a 45-year-old Seneca woman, and two other occupants were uninjured in the collision. They were all wearing seatbelts.
The Coroner’s Office has classified the rider’s death as an accident. The Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident.
As a Walterboro auto accident attorney, I have witnessed first-hand the shock and grief of those left behind after an unexpected death. My heartfelt condolences go out to the man’s family, friends and loved ones. Being a Walterboro personal injury lawyer, I know how important it is for grieving people to have a strong support network. I hope the man’s loved ones are getting the care and support they need during this difficult time.
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