A left-turning truck’s failure to yield led to a chain of collisions that claimed the life of 66-year-old Timothy Dwight Coursey in Lexington, South Carolina. Coursey died after his vehicle was struck during a four-vehicle crash at North Lake Drive and Pilgrim Church Road on Saturday morning, November 7.
The collision happened at approximately 10:20 a.m., according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Coursey was traveling eastbound on North Lake Drive when a truck attempting to turn left onto Pilgrim Church Road failed to give the right of way to a westbound vehicle.
The driver of the westbound vehicle swerved to avoid the truck but struck Coursey’s vehicle instead. The force of the collision pushed Coursey’s vehicle into another vehicle, bringing four vehicles into the crash.
Emergency crews transported Coursey to a nearby hospital. Despite receiving medical attention, he died a short time later from his injuries. The coroner’s office confirmed that he had been wearing his seat belt.
Another person involved in the crash, the occupant of the westbound vehicle, was also taken to a hospital. Authorities had not disclosed that person’s condition. The truck driver stayed at the scene, and the driver of the fourth vehicle escaped without reported injuries.
The crash investigation is being handled by the South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County Coroner’s Office. Officials have not announced any charges against the truck driver.
Coursey was from Lexington and had spent much of his life building strong ties with family and friends. His obituary describes a man who served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for more than two decades at Lowe’s Home Improvement. He was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to help those around him.
He leaves behind his two sons, Austin and Jack, along with siblings, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Away from work and family responsibilities, Coursey enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a loyal supporter of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Dallas Cowboys.
His family will gather with friends and loved ones to remember him at a funeral service scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home’s Lexington Chapel. Visitation is scheduled for 2 p.m. that afternoon.
For those who knew Timothy Dwight Coursey, his death means the loss of a father, brother, relative and friend. He was 66 years old.
INCIDENT LOCATION:
North Lake Drive and Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA.