South Carolina

One Person Killed in Accident at I-26 in Orangeburg County, SC

Published on: June 14, 2022

Date of Accident
June 13, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-26, Dorchester, Orangeburg County, SC, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-26 in Orangeburg County, SC on June 13th, 2022. Officials are saying it happened around 2:15 a.m. According to initial investigation, a Jeep Patriot was reportedly stopped for unknown reasons in a travel lane. Reports further indicate the vehicle allegedly did not have active lighting at the time of the collision involving the vehicle being struck from the rear by a tractor-trailer. The driver of the SUV died at the scene. The truck driver was not injured and no other injuries were reported.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Jeep Patriot, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-26
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep Patriot was struck from the rear by a tractor-trailer

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