A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Calhoun County, South Carolina, early on January 14, 2026. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that a 2013 GMC pickup truck veered off eastbound Preference Road at F.R. Huff Drive, about one mile north of St. Matthews, struck a ditch, and hit a tree around 4:50 a.m.​
Crash Details
The driver, the sole occupant, died at the scene from crash injuries. No other vehicles were involved, and the Calhoun County Coroner’s Office has withheld the victim’s name pending family notification.​
Investigation Status
Authorities continue investigating the incident, with updates expected as more details emerge from the Highway Patrol and coroner. No additional information on speed, weather, or impairment has been released yet.​
