A crash claimed the life of a North Augusta teenager early Friday morning.
Brice Allen White, 19, died of severe head and body trauma at the scene of the crash near Edgefield County about 2 a.m., said Edgefield County Coroner Thurmond Burnett.
White was driving his 1998 Ford pickup truck north on Star Road about 1:30 a.m. when it went off the right side of the road, said South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Scot Edgeworth.
White overcorrected, drifted toward the left side of the roadway and hit a tree. He was wearing a seat belt.
Sorry to hear about this tragic accident and my prayers are with the family. I guess this was one time that wearing a seat belt didn't make a difference. It is one of my pet peeves that I can't stand being told I have to wear a seat belt in my truck. I follow the laws but I don't think that as long as it only affects me that I should be made to wear them.
Good one TrukinRanger. No remarks about the unfortunate kid and the rest about me.
Condolences to the family. No one should have to endure the pain of losing a young family member so soon. I can't imagine the feelings the parents must be experiencing to lose a child so soon and sudden. Though I know nothing will ever take away the pain, May God Bless you and help you begin to try to heal.
Brimis, I would agree with you except you wearing a seatbelt doesn't only affect you if you are the driver. If you are the driver of a vehicle, wearing a seatbelt could keep you in position to where you may can regain control of your vehicle or minimize the accident in some circumstances, thus avoiding hitting pedestrians homes or other vehicles.
Takastand, that is probably the best point for wearing one that I have heard although that might be a very rare occasion. I knew I would take some heat for the comment about wearing seat belts.. And really guys I wasn't trying to be unthoughtful about the young man and his family. Please accept my apologies.
Had a close friend in high school who was not wearing a seat belt and survived because of that. She was a passenger. Seat belts were not required then. I've never forgotten that. None the less, I do wear one. Just can't stand to hear someone say that wearing a seat belt always saves a life if it can be saved in an accident. In truth, there are occasions where people live because they aren't wearing a seat belt.
brimisjoshan's comment reminds me of something my father once said about seat belts... " seat belts are for when the ambulance comes.. they know where to find your body".... he was also an idiot.
@dominionfs....why do we have to wait for the toxicology report to come back to express our condolences. i know this family and to say something like that is really uncalled for. losing a child is the hardest thing in the world to have to go through, something YOU as a Parent NEVER EVER get over. I speak from experience on this, I lost my Daughter when she turned 30 and I'm certainly glad people didn't wait for some report to come back to express themselves to me. You were wrong on all levels for writing that.
We hear way too many stories of teens wrecking their vehicle. Almost always a one car wreck early in the morning. Teens don't often make good decisions and this includes decisions made while driving. I'm always sad to hear when one kills himself through a series of bad decisions. I think I agree with the government promoted seat belt comments. It CAN help, but only under very specialized conditions. In this incident, the magic seat belt didn't save the boy's life. My condolences to the family.
First, I wanted to make a correction that his name was Brice. I feel it only appropriate that his name be correctly reported for those who knew him.
Secondly, dominionfs I work with Brice's mom. He was just getting off work when the wreck happened. There is no need to 'wait for a toxicology report'. And even in cases where children do die due to intoxication, condolences are no less deserving. Losing a child is something no parent should ever have to do regardless the circumstances.
First, I wanted to make a correction that his name was Brice. I feel it only appropriate that his name be correctly reported for those who knew him.
Secondly, dominionfs I work with Brice's mom. He was just getting off work when the wreck happened. There is no need to 'wait for a toxicology report'. And even in cases where children do die due to intoxication, condolences are no less deserving. Losing a child is something no parent should ever have to do regardless the circumstances.
sounds like it was his time , its ashamed though , they call them accidents ...... that is all it was , now his family must try to move on !
I agree with AugustaNative. There is no need for a toxicology report because, he was, in fact, leaving his girlfriends house. And even if that wasn't the case, shouldn't you still have condolences towards the family because it IS a young life that has left this world? Prayers are going out to Brice's family & his girlfriend's family. We miss you BAW! But will see you one day.
Seat belts work. Fast speed kills. Alot of that body injury more the likley came from the seat belt stopping him from being ejected from the truck. Sounds to me that he was just going way to fast.
My son was in a wreck a few weeks ago when another vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign. This caused the front of the other vehicle to strike my sons vehicle causing it to go sideways and flip one full time. My son and his friend both had seat belts on. My son took 3-4 stiches to his left hand due to glass. His friend, uninjured.
Something obviously had his attention and it distracted him enough to take his eyes off the road, unless he fell asleap. What was it? When are kids and grownups going to learn that driving is a single focus activity? It is horrible for the family to lose a child so young. I can only imagine what grief they are going thru. If people only knew how much their loved ones are going to grieve after a tragic accident, they would drive differently.
I think he fell asleep. You do it without even realizing it. My condolences to the family. What a terrible tragedy.
I was one of the first emergency workers to arrive on the scene, my prayers are with his family and friends. I was bothered because of his age, but we all know that he is in a better place and that everyones prayers are with him and his loved ones.
Just to let everyone know, this is my nephew and his name is not Bruce, it's Brice. I am going to try to call the chronicle and have them fix this! Thank you all for your prayers! We do appreciate the outpouring of God's wonderful grace during this tragic time! Brice was a wonderful child and he will be dearly missed!
Sincere condolences to your family, April. May God give you His grace for relief from your grief!
Thank you all so very much! Sargebaby, we all fall far from his grace, but he loves us no matter! It's nice to know that people are there for you and it's all through God that we meet people like you! Thank you for your prayers! God Bless you!
Thanks Brimis, not giving you heat, I too felt as you did until I was told that also, after I wrecked and was thrown from the drivers seat into the passenger floorboard and could not get back to control my vehicle. Thank goodness God was with me that day. A few of my family members survived accidents from not wearing their seatbelts also. It is really a tough call sometimes.
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