Candace Dicks Obituary: Tragic Death in Sumter County After Pedestrian Accident – Death Notice and Investigation Update.
Candace Dicks, a 31-year-old woman from Sumter County, South Carolina, tragically passed away on Monday after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend. According to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker, Dicks succumbed to her injuries at Prisma Health Richland.
The accident occurred on US Highway 401/Oswego Hwy near Farmingdale Road, approximately 2 miles west of Mayesville, around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Authorities reported that a 2018 GMC pickup was traveling south on U.S. 401 when it hit Dicks, who was in the roadway at the time. The driver of the pickup truck, the sole occupant, was not injured.
The Sumter County Coroner’s office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the incident, with an autopsy scheduled for Thursday at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of Dicks, awaiting further details from the ongoing investigation.
This tragic incident follows a devastating weekend in South Carolina, where two other pedestrians were struck and killed. The community is coming together to support the family of Dicks and to celebrate her life. Dicks’ legacy will live on through the memories of her loved ones, and her community will never forget her kindness and compassion.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and the community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in determining the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Sumter County Coroner’s office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are committed to ensuring that justice is served and that the family of Dicks receives the support they need during this difficult time.
Dicks’ death serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of accidents. The community is rallying around the family of Dicks, offering support and condolences during this difficult time. As the investigation continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a life taken far too soon.
The family of Dicks has requested privacy during this difficult time, and the community is respecting their wishes. A memorial service will be held in her honor, and details will be announced soon. The community is coming together to celebrate the life of Dicks and to support her family in their time of need.
Rest in peace, Candace Dicks. Your memory will be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on in our hearts.
The investigation is ongoing, and the community is urged to come forward with any information that may assist in determining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Sumter County Coroner’s office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are committed to ensuring that justice is served and that the family of Dicks receives the support they need during this difficult time.
