Tragic Trio: Orangeburg County Mourns Triple Traffic Fatalities

In a devastating series of events, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, witnessed three separate traffic accidents on Saturday that claimed the lives of five individuals. The incidents, which involved a collision between a truck and an ATV, a head-on crash between a van and a car, and a single-vehicle rollover, have left the community in shock and mourning. As the authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding these tragedies, the community grapples with the profound impact of these losses.

A Solemn Toll: Orangeburg County's Weekend of Tragedy

Deadly Intersection: ATV and Truck Collide North of Orangeburg

The day's first tragedy unfolded on U.S. Highway 601, approximately five miles north of Orangeburg. At around 4:20 p.m., a 2024 Freightliner truck tractor with a trailer was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2020 Kawasaki all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was attempting to cross the highway. The impact of the collision proved fatal for the two juvenile occupants of the ATV, who were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the truck, the sole occupant, miraculously emerged unscathed from the devastating incident. Authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims, as the Orangeburg County Coroner's Office continues its investigation into the tragic circumstances surrounding this accident.

Deadly Head-On Collision: Van and Car Crash on I-26

In a separate incident, two individuals lost their lives in a head-on collision on Interstate 26, approximately five miles east of Bowman. The collision occurred around 4:20 a.m. when a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, traveling eastbound, collided head-on with a 2003 Honda Odyssey van traveling westbound.The drivers of both vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger of the Ford Crown Victoria was transported to the MUSC Health Orangeburg facility for treatment. The identities of the victims have not been released by the Orangeburg County Coroner's Office as the investigation into this devastating accident continues.

Rollover Tragedy: Single-Vehicle Crash Kills One Near Rowesville

The third and final accident occurred just outside of Rowesville, where a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on Highway 21 near Calhoun Street veered off the right side of the road and overturned. The incident, which took place around 6:55 a.m., resulted in the driver's death at the scene.The Orangeburg County Coroner's Office has yet to release the name of the victim in this single-vehicle crash, as they work to notify the family and gather more information about the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss of life.These three separate incidents have left the Orangeburg County community in a state of profound sorrow, as they grapple with the devastating impact of these unexpected and untimely deaths. As the authorities continue their investigations, the families and loved ones of the victims will undoubtedly require the support and compassion of the community during this difficult time.