South Carolina

Kody Roach Killed in Accident at Hwy 9 and Cedar Branch Rd in Horry County, SC

Date of Accident
October 3, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Kody Roach
Type of Accident
School Bus
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 9 & Cedar Branch Rd, Horry County, SC, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at Hwy 9 and Cedar Branch Rd in Horry County, SC on October 3rd, 2022. Officials say the incident happened around 6:35 a.m. According to investigators, a pickup truck headed southbound on Hwy 9 collided with a school bus entering Hwy 9 from Cedar Branch Rd. The cause of the collision was not stated. The driver of the pickup truck, 37-year-old Kody Roach, died at the scene. 7 students were aboard the bus at the time of the collision, however, it was not stated if they or the driver were injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
School Bus, Chevrolet pickup truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 9 and Cedar Branch Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

School Bus and Chevrolet pickup truck were involved in a collision

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