Brayden Bulger injured in Hilton Head pedestrian accident, S
NC State student Brayden Bulger hospitalized with severe injuries after Hilton Head hit-and-run
Brayden Bulger, a 20-year-old North Carolina State University student, was seriously injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Palmetto Bay Road in Hilton Head early Sunday, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
A dark gray SUV traveling at an estimated 45 to 55 mph struck him as he walked on the grass with friends around 1:30 a.m., witnesses said. The driver fled the scene.
Bulger was taken to Savannah Memorial Hospital. He suffered a brain injury and a broken jaw but remains in stable condition. His fraternity launched a fundraiser that has collected nearly $50,000 for his medical recovery.
Troopers are searching for the suspect vehicle.
The hit-and-run crash that injured Bulger on Palmetto Bay Road involved a dark gray SUV traveling at an estimated 45 to 55 mph, according to witness statements. The driver fled the scene after striking Bulger, who was walking on the grass with friends.
"In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party," said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "Time is of the essence in cases such as this one, and the victim’s family must ensure that evidence is reviewed efficiently."
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is searching for the suspect vehicle.
"Automatic license plate readers scan thousands of cars every hour, helping investigators reconstruct the path a fleeing driver took," said Stefano Formica, Of Bond Legal"Most drivers don't realize that neighborhood doorbell cameras have become the top source for identifying fleeing vehicles."
South Carolina personal injury framework
South Carolina follows a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Damages include economic and non-economic losses.