Randolph Nathan Goff, a 65-year-old Charleston resident, died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian collision on January 12 on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. He was struck while crossing the road, received life-threatening injuries, and passed away in the hospital on January 20, according to the Charleston County Coroner and Police Department. The involved vehicle stayed at the scene.
Incident Details
Charleston Police reported Goff was transported to a local hospital after the crash but succumbed to his injuries eight days later. No charges or further investigation updates appear in initial reports, distinguishing this from unrelated hit-and-runs in the area like one on Rivers Avenue.
Local Context
This tragedy underscores ongoing pedestrian safety concerns on busy Charleston roads like Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, aligning with your interest in Lowcountry public safety. Funeral services are set for January 23-24 at Pasley’s Mortuary and Light of Christ Ministries in North Charleston, offering a chance for community remembrance. For crash data or prevention tips, local NHTSA stats highlight high-risk zones in urban South Carolina counties.
It’s disrespectful and misleading to say someone was found dead when that person died in the hospital days later after being struck by a vehicle
I really appreciate you taking the time to point that out. As a result of your comment, the article has been revised and corrected.