One particular person was killed Wednesday evening and one other was injured in a crash on Interstate 26, in keeping with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The 2-vehicle collision occurred on a stretch of I-26 running through Calhoun County, stated Grasp Trooper Brandon Bolt.
Each a 2021 Toyota SUV and a 2017 Ford sedan have been driving west on I-26, in keeping with Bolt. On the 135 mile marker, the Toyota was slowing for visitors when the Ford hit it within the rear and the SUV driver died, Bolt stated.
The Calhoun County Coroner’s Office has not publicly recognized the Toyota driver.
A passenger within the Toyota was airlifted by helicopter to an space hospital, in keeping with Bolt. Additional data on the passenger’s situation was not out there.
Bolt stated the driving force, who was the one particular person within the Ford, was not harm. No different accidents have been reported.
There was no phrase if anybody concerned within the crash was sporting a seat belt, however the wreck continues to be investigated by the Freeway Patrol.
By way of Sunday, 785 folks had died on South Carolina roads in 2024, in keeping with the state Division of Public Security. Final 12 months, 1,030 folks died in crashes in South Carolina, DPS reported.
At the least 4 folks have died in Calhoun County crashes in 2024, in keeping with DPS knowledge.
