Harold Mosley Killed in Summerville Hit-and-Run Accident
The unidentified vehicle fled the scene near Azalea Square Boulevard before dawn
Harold Jean Mosley, 66, of Summerville, was killed in a hit-and-run crash near North Main Street and Azalea Square Boulevard in Summerville, South Carolina, early Monday, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office.
The unidentified vehicle struck the pedestrian at approximately 5:17 a.m. before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim in the road. Paramedics rushed Mosley to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead at 6:14 a.m. from injuries suffered in the collision.
The Summerville Police Department is actively searching for the driver.
No vehicle description has been released.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 1 in 4 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2024 — 24% — were struck by a hit-and-run driver.
When pedestrians are struck in low-light conditions, the lack of physical protection often results in critical or fatal injuries.
Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal, said, "Pedestrians carry no seatbelt, airbag, or steel frame for protection, so even a moderate-speed impact can cause catastrophic injury or death instantly. Survivors face traumatic brain injury, severe fractures, or permanent disability, while grieving relatives face funeral costs and lost income at once."
"A legal team can pursue full compensation while easing financial pressure during a devastating and exhausting time," added Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News.
How do investigators track fleeing drivers?
In pedestrian accidents such as this, forensic evidence becomes the primary tool for locating the responsible party.
South Carolina wrongful death statute
Under S.C. Code § 15-51-10, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. South Carolina applies modified comparative fault (51% bar). The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and mental shock and suffering.
"Pedestrian hit-and-run fatalities require detailed physical evidence gathering to establish vehicle trajectory and impact dynamics. Examining clothing fibers and paint chips assists forensic experts in confirming vehicle involvement," said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
Formica, who is also a national legal analyst for Accident News, noted, "Legal counsel helps surviving relatives navigate complex legal requirements, secure preliminary police reports, and pursue available policy coverage."