Husband killed in hit and run on way to work leaves behind 3 kids, unborn child

BERKLEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - A South Carolina detention deputy was killed in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Nov. 4.

Police say the crash happened around 4:50 a.m. when Jessica Goodwin, who was driving a 2011 Toyota sedan, collided with Sgt. Devon Lindsay, who was driving a 2022 motorcycle.

Lindsay suffered fatal injuries and Goodwin left the scene of the crash, according to police.

Goodwin, 30, was arrested later on a charge of hit and run, leaving the scene of a collision involving death.

“This unfortunate accident was preventable and we are mourning the loss of our co-worker.” Sheriff Duane Lewis said. “We ask the community to please keep his family in their prayers as he leaves behind a wife and small children.”

Lindsay leaves behind his pregnant wife, Jazmine, and their three other children.

Lindsay worked with the Berkley County Sheriff’s Office since 2019.

A GoFundMe was created for Lindsay’s wife and children.