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Date of Incident: April 6, 2026

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Richland County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Head-On Collision

Location of Accident: I-77 near the 10-mile marker

Injuries: Two fatalities

Description of Accident: A fatal wrong-way crash occurred in the northbound lanes of I-77 near the 10-mile marker. Authorities report that a Toyota SUV traveling north collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck that was driving south in the northbound lanes. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene from their injuries.

Local Media Coverage: Man Among Two Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-77 in South Carolina

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