Preventing South Carolina Truck Accidents: Middletown Man Died In Collision with Semi Truck
Charleston tractor trailer accident lawyers at Howell and Christmas want to raise awareness about truck accidents and injuries. One man is dead after his Ford Ranger was struck by a semi truck in Middletown, South Carolina. The driver of the semi truck failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the car driven by Jerry Ondersma of Middletown, causing it to flip several times. According to Middletown police, the accident took place at Manchester Avenue and North Clinton Street.
A passenger in the Ford Ranger, Gordon Ondersma, was ejected from the vehicle after the impact. He was pronounced dead on the scene by the Butler County Coroner’s Office. Jerry Ondersma suffered serious injuries and is being treated at the Atrium Hospital.
The driver of the semi truck was James Franklin of New Ellenton, South Carolina. Police are still investigating the accident.
Source: WCPO- “One Dead After Middletown Truck Collision”- Sept. 16, 2009.
