A tragic head-on collision occurred just before 6 a.m. Friday on US 15 near Red Bank Road in Colleton County, South Carolina, killing the driver of a 2018 Toyota sedan and injuring the driver of a 2005 Toyota pickup, who was hospitalized.
Updated Crash Details
South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. Nick Pye reported the vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when they collided around 5:55 a.m. Further details confirm the sedan’s passenger also died, raising the fatality count to two, while the pickup driver survived with injuries. No names or charges have been released as the investigation continues.
Road Safety Context
US 15 in rural Colleton sees frequent early-morning crashes due to factors like poor visibility or speed. SCHP often stresses seatbelts and caution on two-lane highways. Another sad loss in your nearby area—drive carefully, especially at dawn.
