COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways  during the New Year’s Holiday Reporting Period, which started Tuesday, December 31, at 6 p.m. and concluded Wednesday, January 1, at 11:59 p.m.

During the weekend period, which began Friday, January 3, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, January 5, at 11:59 p.m., two persons were killed on South Carolina roadways.  

As of January 5, seven people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 19 highway deaths during the same time period in 2019.

Of the seven people who have died in 2020, five had access to seatbelts, and four were not wearing seat belts. 

Through January 5, two pedestrians have died compared to one in 2019; 0 motorcyclists have died compared to 0 in 2019; and 0 bicyclists have died compared to one in 2019 on state roads and highways. 

Editor’s note: 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. January 5, 2020.

For specific details on fatalities, including locations, please visit Media Access page. The site is designated for media use and only reflects information on fatal collisions investigated by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. Please do not publicize this site--the information is preliminary and is meant to be used as a guide only. For confirmation on fatality information, please contact the appropriate county coroner’s office.

Note: The South Carolina Highway Patrol Investigated 5 Of The 6 Traffic Fatalities In 2020.
*2019 And 2020 Figures Are Preliminary

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, Immigration Enforcement Unit 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.