Crash Involving A Deputy’s Vehicle Results In Death

The passenger of the Trailblazer sustained serious injuries while the driver did not survive.

A crash involving a deputy’s vehicle claimed the life of one person.

Around 11:30am Wednesday, a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling north on Highway 51 when it collided with the deputy’s vehicle at the intersection of Pamplico Highway and Willow Creek Road near Florence.

The driver and the passenger of the Trailblazer were both taken to a hospital. The passenger sustained serious injuries while the driver did not survive.

It was confirmed that the deputy was in route to provide backup for another officer when the accident occurred. Further details were not immediately released.