A multi-car crash in Columbia on Thursday morning killed one person and injured two more.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), the incident occurred on Garners Ferry Road, approximately four miles south of Columbia.
Troopers say a 1994 Chevy S10 pickup truck was going east on Garners Ferry Road when it paused to perform a U-turn. A 2001 Ford Taurus heading east struck the vehicle in the rear, sending it into the westbound lane.
After being forced into the westbound lane, the vehicle was struck by a 2021 Chevy Silverado going west.
According to SCHP, the only person inside the Chevy pickup truck was the driver, who died on the spot. The Ford Taurus driver was transferred to Prisma Health Richland for treatment of his injuries.
Two people were injured inside the Chevy Silverado and were sent to Prisma Health Richland for treatment.
SCHP is still investigating the event.
Reference: 1 dead, 3 injured after 3-car crash on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia