News Summary
Greenville, South Carolina is grappling with a wave of fatal and serious vehicle accidents, including a crash into a home and multiple pedestrian incidents. As investigations continue, local authorities remind residents to prioritize road safety. Notable incidents include a fatal accident involving Jorge Garcia-Morales in Simpsonville and a single-vehicle collision that claimed the life of Darrell Puttman in Greenville, among others.
Greenville, South Carolina is currently facing a series of tragic vehicle incidents that have caused multiple fatalities and significant injuries over the past week. A vehicle crash into a residence occurred on Thursday, while additional non-fatal and fatal incidents transpired in the days prior, revealing a concerning pattern of road safety issues in the area.
Vehicle Collision into Residence
A vehicle crashed into a home on White Horse Road in Greenville on Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, Fire Marshal J.J. Arrowood from the Berea Fire Department confirmed that there were no injuries associated with this incident. However, the impact forced the removal of the home’s power meter, rendering the property uninhabitable. The Red Cross is stepping in to provide assistance to the affected homeowners. As of now, it remains uncertain whether charges will be filed related to the crash, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol has been contacted for further investigation.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Simpsonville
In a separate incident on Wednesday night in Simpsonville, a man was fatally struck by a vehicle shortly after 9:20 p.m. First responders found Jorge Garcia-Morales, who had sustained fatal injuries after being hit by a 2013 Toyota 4-door car on Fairview Road. The coroner ruled Garcia-Morales’ death an accident, while the driver of the vehicle reportedly suffered no injuries. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the coroner’s office are currently investigating this tragic accident.
Single-Vehicle Collision in Greenville
Another fatal incident occurred when Darrell Scott Puttman, a 56-year-old man from Greenville, died from injuries sustained during a single-vehicle collision on 3rd Avenue. Puttman’s vehicle was discovered overturned off the road, and he was transported to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 4:33 p.m. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday, July 28, as the Greenville County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Deaths Resulting from Previous Crashes
Additionally, on July 4, information emerged regarding two accidents that resulted in fatalities earlier this summer. A woman named Tammy Ann Smith died as a result of complications from blunt force trauma due to a two-vehicle crash on Wade Hampton Boulevard that occurred on May 19. She had been in critical condition following the incident and passed away on July 4, prompting the coroner to classify her death as an accident. Investigations into this incident remain ongoing.
Similarly, a 15-year-old girl named Chasity Unique Nelson died on the same day from injuries sustained during a crash that took place at the intersection of Old Easley Bridge and White Horse roads. Nelson was one of five passengers in a Toyota Camry that was struck head-on by a Jeep Cherokee whose driver reportedly disregarded a traffic signal. Chasity was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital but succumbed to her injuries. The coroner ruled her death as an accident due to blunt force trauma. Four other victims from the Camry sustained injuries, with some requiring hospitalization, including Quinn Hellams and Deashia Cruell, who remains in critical condition. The driver of the Jeep, Kevin Clinton Harrison, was initially hospitalized and later booked into the Greenville County Detention Center on charges related to DUI and causing injuries.
Conclusion
This series of tragic events highlights critical road safety concerns in the Greenville area. As authorities continue their investigations into these incidents, local residents are urged to remain vigilant and prioritize safety while on the road.
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Additional Resources
- WYFF4: Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Simpsonville
- WSPA: One Dead in Car Crash in Greenville County
- ABC11: 17-Year-Old Killed in Knightdale Crash
- Fox Carolina: Coroner: Woman Dies Months After Crash in Greenville
- Google Search: Vehicle Accidents in Greenville South Carolina
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