The bill, S. 655, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to honor Zachary Kyle Strickland by naming the Gapway Drainage Bridge on US 76 in Horry County as the "Zachary Kyle Strickland Bridge." The resolution requests that the Department of Transportation erect appropriate markers or signs at this location to reflect the new designation.
Zachary Kyle Strickland, a native of Nichols, South Carolina, faced significant challenges after a serious automobile accident in 1997 left him a quadriplegic, ultimately leading to his death in 2005. The resolution highlights his life, including his love for outdoor activities and the impact of vehicle safety improvements that resulted from investigations into the accident that caused his injuries. The bill aims to pay tribute to Strickland's legacy and contributions to vehicle safety.