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Lisa J. Rast, 44, killed after her moped is struck by pickup at Howe Hall Road and Red Bank Road in Goose Creek, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/27/2015 - 10:39am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Coroner identifies victim in fatal moped accident in Goose Creek

According to Goose Creek Police Captain John Grainger, officers were dispatched around 10:20 p.m in reference to the collision. Grainger said witnesses suggested at the time of the collision, the driver of the truck was turning left onto Howe Hall Road from Redbank Road as the moped was emerging from Howe Hall Road. Lisa J. Rast, 44, of Goose Creek was confirmed dead on the scene. 
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents
People Involved: 
Lisa J. Rast
Roadway: 
Howe Hall Road and Red Bank Road
City: 
Goose Creek, SC
County: 
Berkeley County, SC
Area: 
Charleston, SC

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