A pedestrian died after being struck by two northbound vehicles on Two Notch Road in Richland County, South Carolina, near the Village at Sandhill shopping center and Fashion Drive intersection. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported the collision occurred around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, shortly after sunset at 5:14 p.m., with the pedestrian pronounced dead at the scene. Neither the driver of the 2022 Toyota SUV nor the 2024 Dodge pickup truck sustained injuries, and no other injuries were noted.​
Investigation Details
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has not released the pedestrian’s identity pending family notification. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause, including potential factors like darkness, with no information yet on seatbelt use by drivers or why the pedestrian was in the roadway. This incident marks another fatal pedestrian crash on Two Notch Road, a busy retail corridor.​
Traffic Fatality Context
Through November 30, 2025, South Carolina recorded at least 808 road deaths statewide, compared to 948 in 2024, per the Department of Public Safety. In Richland County alone, at least 45 people died in crashes in 2025, up slightly from 52 in 2024. Pedestrian incidents in the area often involve visibility issues in high-traffic zones near intersections.
