Timothy Dwight Coursey, a 66-year-old Lexington man, died after a four-vehicle collision at an intersection in Lexington, South Carolina. He was transported to a hospital after the November 7 crash but died a short time later from his injuries. His death has left family members and loved ones mourning a man whose life was closely tied to his family, friends and community.
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, the collision happened around 10:20 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Pilgrim Church Road. Coursey was traveling eastbound on North Lake Drive when a truck attempting to turn left onto Pilgrim Church Road failed to yield to an approaching westbound vehicle.
The westbound driver reportedly swerved in an attempt to avoid the truck but struck Coursey’s vehicle. The impact sent Coursey’s vehicle into a fourth vehicle, turning the incident into a four-vehicle collision.
Coursey was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died from the injuries he sustained. Authorities confirmed that he was wearing his seat belt when the crash happened.
The occupant of the westbound vehicle was also taken to a hospital. Officials had not released that person’s condition. The truck driver remained at the scene, while the driver of the fourth vehicle was reported to be uninjured.
Beyond the circumstances of the crash, Coursey’s life was one marked by years of hard work, service and devotion to the people closest to him. According to his obituary, he served in the U.S. Navy before spending more than 20 years working at Lowe’s Home Improvement. His colleagues knew him as someone willing to lend a hand and help others.
His greatest pride, however, was his two sons, Austin and Jack. He loved his family and friends deeply and was remembered for his welcoming nature. He was also an avid South Carolina Gamecocks and Dallas Cowboys fan who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Coursey’s passing has brought an unexpected end to a life filled with family connections and personal memories. He was 66. His funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home’s Lexington Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour before the service.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the collision.
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