In a devastating incident on Interstate 85 in Greenville County, South Carolina, three Bharatiya women from Gujarat lost their lives in a fatal accident. The accident occurred when their speeding vehicle lost control, crashed into a divider, and soared an alarming 20 feet into the air before colliding with trees on the opposite side of a bridge.
The victims have been identified as Rekhaben Dilipbhai Patel, Sangeetaben Bhaveshbhai Patel, and Manishaben Rajendrabhai Patel, all hailing from Borsad tehsil in Anand district. The wreckage of their vehicle was found wedged against a tree, fragmented into multiple pieces, painting a grim picture of the severity of the crash.
Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis of the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, in a statement to foxcarolina.com, described the harrowing nature of the accident. He noted that the vehicle, after hurtling across all four lanes of traffic, collided with trees at a considerable height above the ground, indicative of the tremendous force involved.
Expressing condolences, Ellis lamented the tragedy, especially considering that the deceased were likely family members.
He emphasized the profound sorrow of witnessing the loss of three lives in such a horrific manner, underscoring the emotional toll of the accident.
According to Ellis, the SUV was traveling at a speed surpassing the posted limit, contributing significantly to the severity of the accident. He highlighted the rarity of a vehicle leaving the roadway at such high velocity, leaping across multiple lanes of traffic before landing amidst trees nearly 20 feet above the ground.
The absence of involvement of other vehicles in the accident points to the excessive speed of the SUV as the primary cause of the tragedy. The driver of the vehicle, who sustained injuries, was promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding and the catastrophic consequences it can have. It has left a community grieving the loss of three cherished lives and underscores the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.
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