Fatal Collision in Fairfield County: One Person Dead
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 5, 2023
Under investigation
One person has tragically lost their life in a fatal collision that took place in Fairfield County, South Carolina. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 4:20 p.m. local time on July 3, 2023, specifically on Rock Bridge Road near Rattlesnake Road.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), the collision involved a 2020 Lincoln SUV and a 2012 Volvo sedan. The Lincoln was traveling eastbound on Rock Bridge Road when it veered across the center line and collided head-on with the westbound Volvo.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) swiftly arrived at the scene and transported the driver of the Lincoln SUV to Prisma Health with life-threatening injuries. Similarly, they also took the driver of the Volvo to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries sustained during this devastating accident.
Tragically, one passenger who was inside the Volvo at the time of impact was pronounced deceased at the scene by authorities. Their identity has not been released pending notification of next-of-kin.
The SCHP is currently conducting an investigation into this collision to determine its cause and any contributing factors. It is crucial for them to gather all available evidence and statements from witnesses in order to establish a comprehensive understanding of what transpired leading up to this tragic event.
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Tags: Fatality, South Carolina, Road Safety, Columbia, Highway Patrol, Fatal Collision, Accident Investigation, Fairfield County, Prisma Health
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Unknown
- Vehicles:
- 2020 Lincoln, 2012 Volvo
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- South Carolina
- City:
- Fairfield County
- Location:
- Rock Bridge Road near Rattlesnake Road
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-03
- Time of Incident:
- 4:20 p.m.
Rock Bridge Road near Rattlesnake Road
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