Garden City Man Dies Days After Crash
Andrew Bowden Obituary, Death – An 86-year-old Garden City resident, Andrew Bowden, has tragically died from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle crash that occurred late last week. The fatal outcome followed an accident on Friday, highlighting the delayed and serious nature of traffic trauma.
The collision took place on Friday at an unspecified time on Rainbow Drive. The Chief Deputy Coroner, Tamara Willard, confirmed that Andrew Bowden, who was driving at the time of the crash, suffered severe injuries in the incident.
Following the crash, Mr. Bowden was immediately transported to Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was admitted with multiple traumatic injuries sustained during the accident. Despite receiving medical care and fighting for several days, Mr. Bowden tragically died on Monday as a direct result of those traumatic injuries. His death occurred three days after the initial collision took place.
Chief Deputy Coroner Willard released the details regarding the cause of death, confirming that the severe nature of the multiple traumatic injuries was the factor leading to his passing. The Coroner’s office plays a critical role in confirming the identity and cause of death in such cases.
The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is currently being handled by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). This state agency is responsible for conducting thorough inquiries into all fatal accidents on public roadways. The SCHP’s investigation will seek to determine the precise factors that led to the crash on Rainbow Drive, which may include reviewing collision dynamics, interviewing any potential witnesses, and assessing road conditions or driver actions.
Since the crash was fatal, the SCHP will conduct a comprehensive reconstruction to provide a clear and accurate account of the incident. All information released so far is preliminary, and further details, such as whether another vehicle was involved or the exact time of the crash, have not yet been made public pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
The death of Andrew Bowden is a somber event for the community of Garden City. The tragic nature of sustaining injuries and then passing away days later underscores the severity of traffic trauma. The South Carolina Highway Patrol will continue its investigation, and the community’s thoughts are with Mr. Bowden’s family and friends during this time of profound grief.
