Kenneth Killingsworth, 68, killed in moped crash with Marion County deputy on Gapway Street in Mullins, South Carolina
Modified Date:
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 1:20pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, June 17, 2014Deputy in fatal moped accident was driving on suspended license
Richardson explains they did a license check back in August 2013 when they hired the deputy and once more on January 2nd before he went to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. His license suspension began on Feb. 10, 2014 after failing to pay a traffic violation from another county.
Man riding moped struck, killed by Marion County deputy
The accident happened at about 11:38 a.m. on Gapway Street near U.S. 76, in south Mullins, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the coroner's office.
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A man riding a moped died after he was struck by a Marion County deputy in Mullins Wednesday morning, confirmed county Coroner Jerry Richardson. The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Kenneth Killingsworth, according to Coroner Richardson. The accident happened at about 11:38 a.m. on Gapway Street near U.S. 76, in south Mullins, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the coroner's office. Gapway Street was shut down Wednesday afternoon while authorities were at the incident. The Florence County Sheriff's Office is investigating, Coroner Richardson confirmed. The victim's body will be taken to the Medical University of South Carolina Thursday morning for an autopsy.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
People Involved:
Kenneth Killingsworth
Roadway:
Gapway StreetCity:
Mullins, SCCounty:
Marion County, SC
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