Highway 501 Crash Claims Life Of Florence Co. EMT

The deceased individual was identified as 36-year-old Ralph Fulmore Jr., a Florence EMT.

A crash in Marion County resulted in the death of one person.

The situation unfolded around 5:30pm Wednesday along Highway 501 near Snipes Road.

A Lincoln Navigator was heading south along 501 when they crossed over the centerline, striking a Chevrolet pickup that was traveling north.

The driver of the Chevrolet did not survive the injuries they sustained. He was identified as 36-year-old Ralph Fulmore Jr., a Florence EMT. He was on his way home after taking the National Registry Paramedic exam when the crash happened.

The driver of the Lincoln was hospitalized with injuries. Their identity was not publicly revealed. An investigation is active.