South Carolina Department of Public Safety
05/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2026 10:02
SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 8 To May 10, 2026
Tue, 05/12/2026
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning Friday, May 8, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, May 10, 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 May 11, 2026. For confirmation on fatality information, please contact the appropriate county coroner's office.
Additional notice: Be advised, Real-Time Traffic is no longer available. For traffic and road information, please check out SCDOT's website.
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