South Carolina

Donald Charles Harwood Killed in Accident at I-85 in Cherokee County, SC

Date of Accident
July 10, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Donald Charles Harwood
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-85, Blacksburg, Cherokee County, SC, USA

What Happened

Cherokee County Police are investigating a crash that killed one person involved at I-85 in Cherokee County, SC on July 10th, 2024. Officials say the incident happened around 6:56 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is said to have collided with a guardrail in a northbound construction zone. There, reports say the vehicle traveled over a barrier and collided with both a Nissan Rogue and southbound tractor-trailer. Officials say the driver of the Nissan, identified as 73-year-old Donald Charles Harwood, was fatally injured in the collision. Both other drivers were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Cherokee County Police
Vehicles Involved
Nissan Rogue, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-85
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan Rogue and a Tractor-Trailer were involved in a collision

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