Driver Killed in Pickup Truck Accident in Loris: Jarrod Johnson
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 20, 2023
Driver died on scene from traumatic and thermal injuries
A tragic incident occurred on September 11, resulting in the death of a pickup truck driver after colliding with a tree and subsequently catching fire. The deceased has been identified as Jarrod Johnson, a 36-year-old resident of Loris, according to the Horry County Coroner's Office. A press release from the coroner stated that Johnson succumbed to both traumatic and thermal injuries at the scene.
The accident took place around 9:57 a.m., approximately three miles south of Loris on Secondary Highway 97 near Hucks. Lance Cpl. Lena Butler from the South Carolina Highway Patrol provided this information.
According to a police report, the driver was operating a 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck traveling northbound on the highway when it veered off course and collided with the tree.
Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene following reports of the accident. Horry County Fire Rescue promptly arrived and successfully extinguished the ensuing fire.
This unfortunate incident serves as another reminder of how crucial it is for drivers to remain vigilant while operating vehicles on roadways. Authorities continue their investigation into determining what factors may have contributed to this devastating crash.
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Tags: Fatality, Accident, South Carolina, Pickuptruck, Horry County, Loris, Jarrod Johnson
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Jarrod Johnson
- Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- South Carolina
- City:
- Loris
- Location:
- Three miles south of Loris on Secondary Highway 97 near Hucks
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-11
- Time of Incident:
- 9:57 a.m.
Three miles south of Loris on Secondary Highway 97 near Hucks
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