Date of Incident: December 24, 2023
South Carolina Reporting Authority: Lexington County Coroner’s Office
Type of Accident: Car Collision
Location of Accident: 1100 block of Main Street in Columbia, S.C.
Injuries: One fatality
Description of Accident: On Christmas Eve, a fatal two-car collision claimed the life of a 77-year-old Columbia man on Main Street. Traveling eastbound, he was struck head-on by a westbound vehicle crossing the center line around 1:03 a.m. Despite being transported to a local hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The South Congaree Police Department and Lexington County Coroner’s Office are jointly investigating the incident, seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event that unfolded on a somber Christmas Eve night.
Local Media Coverage: WIS 10 TV
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