Sarah Hartsock died Tuesday, July 6, after her car was struck head-on by an RV. The RV had reportedly lost a tire, causing the driver, James Rodriguez, to loose control of the vehicle. Ms. Hartsock died later that day from her injuries.

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Woman Dies in Tragic Head-On Collision with RV


Posted on Jul 16, 2010

Date: July 6, 2010

Location: I-26, Calhoun County

Case Type: Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accident, Fatal Car Accident

On Tuesday July 6, after spending the July 4th Weekend with her family, 80-year old Sarah Hartsock tragically died in a head-on collision with an RV.

The accident occurred as Ms. Hartsock was traveling west on I-26 towards Columbia, when the RV crossed the median and collided head-on with her car. Witnesses say the RV blew a tire and the driver lost control of the vehicle. Ms. Hartsock died of blunt force trauma around 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

The RV driver, 66-year old James Rodriguez was headed home to Florida and was uninjured in the accident.

The Shelly Leeke Law Firm extends its condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ms. Sarah Hartsock.

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