South Carolina Reporting Authority: Newberry County Coroner’s Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol
Type of Accident: Head-on Vehicle Wreck
Location of Accident: U.S. Highway 176
Injuries: Fatal injuries; hospitalization
Description of Accident: Preliminary reports indicate that two vehicles were traveling on Highway 176 near Pomaria. A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling east, while a 2018 Toyota Corolla was headed west. Around 6:35AM, the Corolla crossed the center line into the eastbound lanes, causing a head-on collision. The driver of the Corolla was killed and the driver of the Silverado was taken to a local hospital.
Local media Coverage: News 19
