A tragic head-on crash on I-26 near mile marker 44 in Spartanburg County, S.C., claimed the life of 87-year-old Robert Terry Homesley from Alexis, N.C., on Friday night around 8:43 p.m. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that Homesley’s 2021 Ford pickup was traveling west in the eastbound lanes when it collided with a 2016 Volvo SUV, followed by a 2026 Honda SUV striking the Volvo.
Crash Sequence
- The Ford struck the Volvo head-on.
- The Honda then hit the Volvo from behind.
- Volvo and Honda drivers were hospitalized; Homesley was pronounced dead at 9:55 p.m. after the coroner responded just before 10 p.m.
A forensic exam was set for Saturday morning, with the Highway Patrol’s investigation ongoing. This incident underscores the dangers of wrong-way driving on interstates—deepest condolences to Homesley’s family and the community. Ties to Spartanburg or Upstate S.C. for you?
