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A man passed away in an accident Friday evening, August 25th. He was struck and killed while attempting to cross a road in Columbia. The pedestrian has been identified as 68-year-old Jacob Roy Jones Jr. a Columbia resident.
At approximately 9:49 p.m. Friday evening, a 2012 Hyundai sedan was driving north on Bush River Road. The driver then collided with Jones near the intersection of Ivanhoe Drive, according to a statement released by Highway Patrol.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol. The driver of the Hyundai, who was the only occupant of the sedan, did not sustain any injuries. It has not been determined whether the driver will face charges in the collision. No other injuries were reported.
The investigation into the collision and death is ongoing.
At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jacob who suffered this tragic loss of life. We share our condolences for this devastating pedestrian accident on Friday night in Lexington.
Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.
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