Leon Gumercindo, 51, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle near the intersection of 16th Street and South Line Street in Greer, South Carolina
Greer police investigating fatal hit and run
According to the police department, Leon Gumercindo, 51, was crossing the street in the intersection when he believed to be was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. Gumercindo was transported to Prisma Health Greenville where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Coroner identifies 51-year-old man involved in hit-and-run in Greer
The Greenville County Coroner's Office has identified a man following a hit-and-run incident. The coroner says the collision happened Dec. 23 on South Line Street in Greer.
Police search for driver in deadly hit-and-run in Greer
Police said Leon Gumercindo, 51, was walking across the street when he was hit by a speeding vehicle that drove away from the scene.
Police searching for driver responsible for deadly hit-and-run in Greer
Police say the collision happened around 6:10 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2023, at the intersection of Line and 16th streets. According to police, a pedestrian was attempting to cross the road when they were struck by a speeding vehicle that fled the scene.
What victims of a Greer pedestrian accident need to know
When someone in Greer has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, the injuries are often devastating and sometimes fatal. It is important for a pedestrian accident victim to get information about their rights and options. And after a fatal accident, family members need to learn what to do to launch an insurance claim and get compensation for the loss of their loved one.
Since the laws related to Greer pedestrian accidents are complicated, it is important to speak with an experienced Greer injury lawyer. Learn more about how a Greer pedestrian accident attorney can help.