SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways September 18 To September 20, 2026

What this means

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported a preliminary total of five people killed on state roadways between 6 p.m. Friday, September 18, and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026. The department said the count was compiled through the end of September 20, directed readers to its year-to-date county fatality report, and advised that county coroners should confirm individual fatality information.

Official release

Source material from South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

Mon, 09/21/2026

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, September 18, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 20, 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 September 20, 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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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.

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