$30M Settlement for Family of Teacher Killed by Falling Utility Pole

Dominion Energy and Comporium reach agreement after tragic accident involving aging infrastructure in South Carolina

Jeunelle Robinson was killed by a rotting utility pole while on break from teaching in Wagener.
The pole was dislodged when a truck legally snagged a drooping line, causing it to break and strike Robinson.
The settlement aims to avoid a prolonged court case and includes the creation of a fund to support teachers.
Dominion Energy had announced plans to replace old equipment in the town shortly before the incident.
The case highlights the need for regular inspections and replacements of aging infrastructure, especially in small towns.