Crash Involving MBFD Vehicle Leaves One Person Dead

The department vehicle struck a sedan on the driver's side at the intersection of Highway 17 and 15th Avenue in Myrtle Beach.

A crash involving a Myrtle Beach Fire Department vehicle resulted in the death of one person.

Shortly before 6am on Saturday, the MBFD vehicle was en route to a call with the lights and sirens activated. It struck a sedan on the driver’s side at the intersection of Highway 17 and 15th Avenue in Myrtle Beach.

The driver of the sedan later died at a hospital. Their identity was not publicly released.

Two department employees were involved in the crash but they did not sustain any injuries.

An investigation has been opened.