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Charleston County Deputy Killed in On-Duty Crash on Ladson Road
local1 month ago

Charleston County Deputy Killed in On-Duty Crash on Ladson Road

A crash on Ladson Road near Industrial Center Drive around 11:45 a.m. killed Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Michael Hendricks, 33, who was on duty. A 2018 Ford pickup registered to CCSO was traveling west and collided with a 2023 Volvo tractor-trailer traveling east; the Ford driver died and the Volvo driver was injured. Ladson Road was closed for hours as the South Carolina Highway Patrol investigates. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office extended condolences, noting Hendricks previously served there.

Tragic 7-Vehicle Crash Claims Two Lives on I-85 in Spartanburg County
traffic-accident2 years ago

Tragic 7-Vehicle Crash Claims Two Lives on I-85 in Spartanburg County

A seven-vehicle crash on I-85 near Exit 60 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter, with several others hospitalized for injuries. The victims were identified as 49-year-old Heather Holman Padgett and 23-year-old Cheyenne Nicole Padgett, both from Bonneau. The crash, which occurred around 2 a.m., could have been more catastrophic, according to the Spartanburg County coroner, who referenced a previous deadly crash on I-26.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life in Upstate South Carolina
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life in Upstate South Carolina

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on U.S. Highway 25 near Scott Lane in Greenville County, South Carolina, resulting in one fatality and one person being airlifted to the hospital. The collision involved a vehicle traveling south crossing into the opposite lane and colliding with a northbound vehicle. The driver of the southbound vehicle died at the scene, and the crash is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Greenville County Coroner's Office.

"Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crashes Cause Chaos on I-26 in South Carolina"
accidents2 years ago

"Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crashes Cause Chaos on I-26 in South Carolina"

Five people were killed in a crash on I-26 in Spartanburg County when a commercial vehicle hit a Toyota sedan, crossed into the eastbound lane, and was hit by a Honda sedan. The occupants of the Honda sedan were killed, while the driver of the commercial vehicle was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. The crash is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Fatal Pursuit: Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash While Fleeing Charleston Co. Deputies
crime2 years ago

Fatal Pursuit: Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash While Fleeing Charleston Co. Deputies

One person died in a crash on Highway 78 in Charleston County, South Carolina, following a pursuit by Charleston County deputies. The motorcyclist, who was attempting to evade the deputies, ran through a stop light and collided head-on with a Buick Enclave. The motorcyclist died at the scene, while the driver of the Buick was unharmed. The investigation is ongoing.

Fatal Accidents Claim Lives in Laurens County, SC
accidents3 years ago

Fatal Accidents Claim Lives in Laurens County, SC

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Laurens County, South Carolina. The incident occurred when the pedestrian was crossing SC-14 and was struck by a 2012 Kia. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed, while the pedestrian, identified as 37-year-old Michael Joshua Ballengee, was pronounced dead at the scene. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash.