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9-Year-Old Za’mier Neal Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Mauldin
MAULDIN, S.C. — A 9-year-old Greenville boy has died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Mauldin, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.
The victim has been identified as Za’mier Messiah-Marshawn Neal, 9, of Greenville.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 3 in the area of Wild Dogwood Way in Mauldin.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports that a child pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle.
Upon arrival, first responders found Za’mier suffering from severe injuries. Emergency medical personnel immediately provided treatment before transporting him to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital for advanced care.
Despite efforts by medical staff to save his life, Za’mier later succumbed to his injuries.
According to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, he was pronounced dead at 7:18 p.m. at the hospital.
The tragic incident has left family members, friends, and members of the Greenville community mourning the loss of the young boy.
An autopsy conducted on June 4 determined that Za’mier died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the collision.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office officially ruled the manner of death as accidental.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal pedestrian crash.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are jointly investigating the incident to determine exactly how the collision occurred.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the driver involved or any potential contributing factors as the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to cooperate with investigators as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Za’mier Neal.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night after being thrown from his motorcycle and struck by several vehicles on Interstate 35 in New Braunfels, authorities said.
New Braunfels police officers and fire crews responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. to the 2400 block of I-35 South, near the Schmidt Avenue overpass, following reports of a motorcycle crash.
Preliminary information indicates that the motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Weston Waxler, was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Officials said Waxler was thrown from his motorcycle and was subsequently struck by several vehicles traveling through the area.
Waxler was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said his next of kin has been notified.
The fatal crash resulted in a lengthy closure of the southbound main lanes of Interstate 35. The affected section of the highway remained closed for approximately five and a half hours while traffic crews and investigators worked at the scene.
The closure caused traffic disruptions in the area as authorities processed the crash scene and conducted their investigation.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing. At this time, authorities do not expect criminal charges to be filed in connection with the crash.
Additional information may be released as the investigation continues.