Pedestrian Johnny Melvin Crouch, 65, killed when struck by Greenville County Sheriff's deputy Emanuel Tyrell Davis in Greenville, South Carolina
Modified Date:
Fri, 05/08/2015 - 4:48pmAccident Date:
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Greenville man ID'd as victim in Augusta Road fatal
Johnny Melvin Crouch, 65, 111 Brantford Lane, Greenville, died at the scene from multiple blunt force injuries, said Greenville County Dep. Coroner Jeff Fowler. Crouch was attempting to cross Augusta Road when he was struck by multiple vehicles, Fowler said.
Deputy who hit pedestrian on Augusta Road identified
The Highway Patrol identified the deputy as 28-year-old Emanuel Tyrell Davis of Greenville. He was driving a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Rhyne said. The Sheriff's Office is conducting its own internal investigation to determine whether Davis violated any policies, Autrey said.
Deputy placed on leave after fatal Augusta Road wreck
The Greenville County sheriff's deputy whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on Augusta Road early Thursday morning was on routine patrol, was not responding to a call and has been placed on paid administrative leave, the sheriff's office said. The wreck is still under investigation by the state Highway Patrol, though Augusta Road reopened this afternoon.
No charges in deputy-pedestrian fatality
The wreck is under investigation by the state Highway Patrol, and no one has been charged or ticketed.
S.C. to re-examine deadly Augusta Road intersection
But residents who live nearby say their needs as pedestrians haven't been considered. The project didn't provide any type of traffic signal or pedestrian assistance, something residents of the Augusta Hill Apartments and surrounding homes said is desperately needed.
The victim in a wreck early Thursday morning was trying to cross Augusta Road on foot when he was struck by a Greenville County Sheriff's deputy, authorities said. The wreck is being treated as two separate collisions, he said. The deputy struck the pedestrian and then two other cars collided after the initial wreck. Peaches Butler glanced out her apartment window when she saw flashing lights just after 5:35 a.m. At once, she feared the worst. "They needed that light here," Butler said. "I bet you they'll put a light in now. I think if a light had been here...a light slows everybody down."
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Police and Government VehiclesPeople Involved:
Johnny Melvin Crouch
Emanuel Tyrell Davis
Roadway:
Augusta Road at Old Augusta RoadCity:
Greenville, SCCounty:
Greenville County, SC
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