South Carolina

Karen Marie Goggin, Thomas Newman McElroy, Ruth Ann McElroy Killed in Accident at I-85 in Gaffney, SC

Published on: July 27, 2021

Date of Accident
July 22, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Karen Marie Goggin, Thomas Newman McElroy, Ruth Ann McElroy
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-85, Gaffney, SC, USA

What Happened

South Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed three people at I-85 in Gaffney, SC on July 22nd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3 p.m. Police say the crash involved seven vehicles, including a Ford Focus and tractor-trailer, colliding in a single-lane chute build to widening construction. Three people, including 58-year-old Thomas Newman McElroy and 60-year-old Ruth Ann McElroy as well as 60-year-old Karen Marie Goggin, were killed. The three were traveling in the Ford Focus, Goggin being a passenger. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Ford Focus, Commercial Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-85
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, collided in a single-lane chute

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