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Doctor injured in wreck

By T&D Staff Wednesday, May 06, 2009

An Orangeburg physician was in critical condition at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston on Tuesday, one day after being injured in a traffic accident near the Regional Medical Center.

Dr. David C. Chen, who was driving a 1999 four-door Toyota, was attempting a left turn from a private drive on Cook Road at around 6:40 p.m. Monday, according to Lance Cpl. Scot Edgeworth, a spokesman for the S.C. Highway Patrol. Chen’s vehicle was struck on the front left side by Sharon Brunson, who was traveling east on Cook Road in a 2005 Toyota SUV, Edgeworth said. Brunson was treated for her injuries at the RMC, the trooper said.

The weather was rainy and bad, Edgeworth said. The wreck is still under investigation.

Chen, who practices obstetrics/gynecology in Orangeburg, is an active member of the RMC medical staff. A graduate of Taipei Medical College in Taipei, Taiwan, he did his internship and residency at hospitals in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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jjglover wrote on May 12, 2009 10:21 AM:

" It was a shock to me when I read the article in the newspaper that one of Orangeburg's finest doctors has passed away. Dr. Chen was a very caring,likeable person. I can remember calling him several times, at the last minute when I had a problem. It was no hesitation with him. He would always say, "see you at 2 o'clock." Dr. Chen and his staff was always quick and to the point with their patients and he was very humerous. I needed to make an appointment this week but, now I can't. I'm still in a daze. To the family, my heart goes out to you. Know that God don't make any mistakes and that the doctor is in a better place, taking care of babies. "

mslady wrote on May 10, 2009 7:59 PM:

" I was one of the first babies Dr. Chen delivered when he came to Orangeburg back in 1976. He was the best. I went to the funeral home today and he looked so peaceful. He was a kind, knowledgeable doctor and I will miss him terribly. Even when I couldn't afford to go he said "Don't worry, get better then pay." And yes he was always cheerful and so dedicated to his career. He often stayed late to confer with me and for some reason I always felt better when leaving his office, even before I had a prescription. He will definitely be missed. My prayers and condolescenses go out to everyone involved. "

nursetreid wrote on May 9, 2009 6:00 PM:

" Words can't express how sad I am today. My heart goes out to the Chen Family. Dr. Chen was the type of person that no matter how bad things were he would let you know that Dr.Chen smart, things are going to be okay. He will truly be miss and no one will ever be able to take his place unless it's his very smart daughter Gracie. May God be with your family and continue to cover you at your time of beverement. Tanya Bonaparte Reid "

aqc82 wrote on May 8, 2009 10:14 PM:

" Dr chen is a great doctor and delivered my daughter who is now almost 2yrs old. He was always so cheerful when you went into his office and made sure his patients were taken care of to the fullest extent. My prayers go out to him and his family and may god look over them during this time of need. "

vaughn4922 wrote on May 7, 2009 7:11 PM:

" I worked for Dr.C for along time. He helped me through school and gave me a job. Dr.c delivered me, my daughter, and her father. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful he was. His daughter Grace is just a taller and younger version of her dad. Thanks to Grace for being so great. Your family are in my prayers. BECKY VAUGHN "

blessedtwentyfourseven wrote on May 7, 2009 6:44 PM:

" Let's all pray for his family, and let's not forget how Sharon Brunson and her family must be going through their own turmoil, may God bless all who was involved and have mercy. "

Jasmine28 wrote on May 7, 2009 9:28 AM:

" I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Chen he delivered my 1st son he was almost 10 pds he said man that is a big baby how did he get so big he said I told him I ate alot of chinease food I craved for that and he said oh, dont blame it on the chinease food he laughed he was teasing me he is a generous kind man he makes you laugh even though you cant understand him at times but he is always in a good mood. His wife his very nice and his staff is very nice too. Dr. Chen is real quick with his patients but he does like to cut little too much some people say. I called Dr. Chen's office this morning and his nurse said that Dr. Chen has not passed away he is still in the hospital but he is responding as far as she knows but his wife his with him. I will pray for the Chen family. "

rdowlin3 wrote on May 6, 2009 2:41 PM:

" To the family of Dr. Chen my prayers goes out to each and everyone of you. May God Bless You. He was my OB-GYN when I was 12years old. I am now 28 years old. "

dixiegirl08 wrote on May 6, 2009 9:47 AM:

" Dr Chen is a great doctor.My thoughts and prayers are with his family.May God be with you'll. Carmen Thomas "

weeks766176 wrote on May 6, 2009 8:27 AM:

" My thoughts and prayers are with Dr Chens family.He saved my daughters life when she was pregnant and my sons before he was born. My heart is heavy, Gods speed to his recovery. "

orangeburger wrote on May 6, 2009 6:46 AM:

" What a tragedy. I pray for him and his family. Dr. Chen is such a nice man, so kind, so helpful to everyone, so full of life and cheer. "

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