Greenville County, SC - In a devastating incident, three women from the Indian state of Gujarat lost their lives in a horrific car crash on Interstate 85 in Greenville County, South Carolina. The victims have been identified as Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel, all residents of Anand district.
According to reports from the Greenville County Coroner's Office, the incident occurred when the SUV they were traveling in veered off the northbound lanes of I-85. The vehicle crossed all lanes, climbed an embankment, and launched at least 20 feet into the air before crashing into trees on the opposite side of the bridge.
Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis stated that the SUV was traveling well above the posted speed limit. "It is obvious they were travelling above the posted speed limit," Ellis told local news channel WSPA. He added that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The aftermath of the crash was catastrophic, with the car wedged against a tree and destroyed into multiple pieces. "Very seldom do you see a vehicle that leaves the roadway at such a high rate of speed that it jumps 4-6 lanes of traffic and lands in the trees approximately 20 feet," Ellis expressed, underscoring the severity of the crash.
Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the accident and ascertain why the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed. The tragic incident has left the local Indian community in shock, mourning the loss of three precious lives.
The Greenville County Coroner's Office and local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into this devastating accident. Further details are awaited as the probe continues.
