Florida man found dead in vehicle along a Hardeeville highway. What we know
A man found dead in a vehicle on Friday in Hardeeville has been identified, according to the Jasper County Coroner’s Office.
Adam Effertz, 47, of Hollywood, Florida, was found dead in a vehicle on Aug. 6 around 10 a.m., according to a post on the Jasper County Coroner’s Office’s Facebook page. Effertz was found unresponsive by a passerby, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeff Crosby said. The vehicle was on the side of U.S. 17, just a few miles from the Chatham County line.
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, according to Police chief Sam Woodward of the Hardeeville Police Department.
Effertz’s wounds appeared to be self-inflicted, according to Crosby. No foul play is suspected.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
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Here are some of the warning signs that someone may be considering harming themselves:
Talking about wanting to die
Looking for a way to kill or harm oneself
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
Talking about being a burden to others
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
Acting anxious, agitated or reckless
What to do if someone you know exhibits any warning signs of suicide:
Do not leave the person alone. Stay with them or on the phone with them to keep them talking.
Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.
Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or the S.C. Department of Mental Health’s 24/7 crisis response line at 833-364-2274.
Bring the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.
This story was originally published August 10, 2021 at 9:31 AM.
