Friday afternoon collision happened along Farrow Road
September 13, 2024 | Columbia, SC
A City of Columbia Public Works employee involved in a fatal collision on Friday has been identified as 27-year-old Bernard Brooks-Summers.
The tragic incident occurred in the 5100 block of Farrow Road, near the intersection of Craven Street, two public works vehicles collided at around 2:45 p.m., according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office.
Bernard Brooks-Summers lost his life on Friday as the result of a collision between two public works vehicles in Columbia.
Brooks-Summers, a resident of Columbia, was pronounced deceased at the accident scene. He had been employed by the City of Columbia since November 2023.
The other driver involved in the collision was transported to Prisma Health Richland Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in 36,560 deaths.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all potential contributing factors that are considered and examined,” stated Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“Sometimes, an accident reconstruction team is required to piece together what happened. All these resources are essential in helping clients receive financial compensation for damages or a loss after an accident,” added Bond.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Bernard Brooks-Summers could pursue a wrongful death claim. Relatives of wrongful death victims are entitled to seek damages for the loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
“We understand the hardships that families face, and it's crucial to protect their rights. A wrongful death lawyer will keep abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are safeguarded."
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