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SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways October 9 To October 11, 2026

South Carolina Department of Public Safety

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COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 11, at 11:59 p.m. For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website. * *Please note that these numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions compiled by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of 11:59 p.m. on October 11, 2026.

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Mon, 10/12/2026

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 11, at 11:59 p.m.

For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*

*Please note that these numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions compiled by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of 11:59 p.m. on October 11, 2026. For confirmation on fatality information, please contact the appropriate county coroner’s office.

Additional notice: For traffic and road information, please check out SCDOT's website.

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