Crash Alert: Tanker truck driver dead in fire
June 30, 2020 – Paul Hammack
BARNWELL COUNTY, SC – The driver of an 18-wheeler has died after an accident on Monday morning, according to WJBF News.
The 18-wheeler tanker truck was driving on US Route 278 near SC-37 at about 3:42 a.m. when he ran off the road. The truck hit the ditch and caught fire.
The driver, who has not been identified, was pronounced at 5:28 a.m. The vehicle fire and blunt force trauma to his head were determined to have caused his death.
Investigators brought a forensic anthropologist in from Columbia to help identify the body.
The incident is still under investigation.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina truck accident injury lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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