Anderson Community Remembers Robert Lewis Milton Following Sunday Evening Jackson Street Collision

 The Anderson, South Carolina, community is remembering 55-year-old Robert Lewis Milton after a Sunday evening collision on Jackson Street left his family and friends facing an unexpected goodbye. Milton was riding an electric scooter near the 100 block of Jackson Street when he was struck by a vehicle shortly after 7:15 p.m. on September 6, 2026.

According to the Anderson County Coroner’s Office, Milton was transported to AnMed Health Medical Center after the collision. He later died from multiple traumatic injuries. Authorities classified the manner of death as accidental, while the South Carolina Highway Patrol continues examining the circumstances.

The driver involved initially left the scene but later returned and was taken into custody. Authorities have not publicly released the driver’s identity or additional details about the charges at the time of the available account.

For Milton’s family, the circumstances surrounding his final evening are only one part of a much greater story. He was a 55-year-old Anderson resident with family, friendships, routines, and memories that extended well beyond the roadway where the collision occurred.

His loved ones are now left with the difficult task of remembering Robert while coping with his absence. Friends and neighbors may recall familiar conversations, everyday encounters, and the personality that made him recognizable within the Anderson community.

The collision has also drawn attention to the importance of awareness for everyone using local roads, particularly pedestrians and people traveling by electric scooter during evening hours. Jackson Street remains an important route through Anderson, making the circumstances especially meaningful to nearby residents.

As authorities continue their review, Robert’s family has asked for privacy. For those who knew him, the focus remains on honoring his life and remembering the person behind the headlines.

Robert Lewis Milton will be remembered by his family, friends, and members of the Anderson community. His passing has created an absence that cannot easily be filled, while the memories he created with those closest to him will remain a lasting part of his story.