Rebecca Cook, 46, charged with DUI after striking, killing pedestrian Richard Earl Dowdy, 65, on Spring Branch Road in Florence, South Carolina
Modified Date:
Mon, 05/03/2021 - 4:36pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, September 7, 2016Pedestrian killed in Florence, woman charged with DUI
The collision took place approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
Coroner identifies Florence man struck and killed by intoxicated driver
On Wednesday, Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the victim as 65-year-old Richard Earl Dowdy of Pamlico. The victim died on scene as a result of his injuries, Lutcken said.
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Type: Drunk Driving
People Involved:
Rebecca Cook
Richard Earl Dowdy
Roadway:
Spring Branch RoadCity:
Florence, SCCounty:
Florence County, SC
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