Husband killed in collision on his way to work, leaves behind 3 children and an unborn child

BERKLEY COUNTY, SC (WCSC/Gray News) – A South Carolina detention officer was killed in a fatal collision on November 4.

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

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

Goodwin, 30, was later arrested on charges of hit-and-run, leaving the scene of a collision with death.

Jessica Ann Goodwin, 30, of Harleyville, was charged with hit and run and left the scene of a... — Jessica Ann Goodwin, 30, of Harleyville, was charged with hit-and-run and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death, according to jail records.(Hill-Finklea Detention Center)

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

Lindsay is survived by his pregnant wife Jazmine and their three other children.

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

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