Pedestrian Killed in Greenville County Accident
The Greenville County Coroner's Office identified the pedestrian as Fonda Collette Ocain, 66, of Greenville, who died in a crash on Wade Hampton Boulevard on Monday evening.
Candice BondFonda Collette Ocain, 66, of Greenville, was killed in a pedestrian crash on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville County on Monday, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office.
What Happened on Wade Hampton Boulevard
Emergency crews responded to a report of a pedestrian crash in the 2000 block of Wade Hampton Boulevard shortly before 7 p.m. The coroner's office said responders arrived and found Ocain, who had been hit by a vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner's office identified her as the pedestrian.
What the Coroner and Highway Patrol Are Reviewing
Both the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Greenville County Coroner's Office are looking into the crash. Officials said an external examination was scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. Officials have not released what led up to the crash, and no charges have been announced.
When police say a crash is still under investigation, it usually means they are still collecting evidence and have not reached any conclusions.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in South Carolina usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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