James Bryan Green, 32, killed on Lake Front Road in Inman on May 1

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:32am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Coroner: Man tries to stop rolling car, dies after being crushed

A man died after being caught between a car and a tree, according to Spartanburg County coroner Rusty Clevenger. Clevenger said James Bryan Green, 32, of Inman, was found next to his 2011 Chevy Corvette on Lake Front Road just after 11 p.m. Thursday. Clevenger said it appears the car’s manual transmission was in neutral, began to roll and Green tried to stop the car with his body. He said the vehicle ran into a tree. Clevenger said Green was able to free himself between the car and tree, and then died.

A man died after being caught between a car and a tree, according to Spartanburg County coroner Rusty Clevenger.

Clevenger said James Bryan Green, 32, of Inman, was found next to his 2011 Chevy Corvette on Lake Front Road just after 11 p.m. Thursday.

Clevenger said it appears the car’s manual transmission was in neutral, began to roll and Green tried to stop the car with his body.

He said the vehicle ran into a tree.

Clevenger said Green was able to free himself between the car and tree, and then died.

The Coroner’s Office is working with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Sheriff’s Office on the investigation.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
James Bryan Green
Roadway: 
Lake Front Road
City: 
Inman, SC

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