Man Dies Following Three-Vehicle Crash In Florence Co.

The three-vehicle crash happened on Highway 76 near Marigold Street. 41-year-old Romell Thomas later died from the injuries he sustained.

A Florence County crash that left two people hospitalized has now turned fatal.

The three-vehicle crash happened Sunday afternoon on Highway 76 near Marigold Street. A Toyota Sedan, a Mercedes Sedan, and a Hyundai Sedan were all traveling east on 76. That’s when the Mercedes rear-ended the Toyota causing that vehicle to hit the Hyundai.

After the initial impact, the Mercedes lost control and overturned, which resulted in the death of 41-year-old Romell Thomas. It was determined that Thomas and another vehicle were racing at high speeds before the crash.

The driver of the Toyota was injured and hospitalized but their current condition is unknown. However, the driver of the Hyundai was not injured.