Newberry School District Superintendent Benny Bennett, 56, killed in collision with sheriff deputy at SC 219 and Chapman Drive in Newberry, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Tue, 04/19/2016 - 11:08am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Newberry Co. School District copes with tragic loss of superintendent

School district officials in Newberry County spoke Tuesday about the tragic death of Superintendent Benny Bennett, who was killed in a crash involving a Newberry County deputy on Saturday.

The 56-year-old educator died at the scene of the crash in front of Newberry High School. The deputy was responding to a crash on the interstate, and was airlifted to the hospital.

Newberry Co. Schools superintendent killed in collision with deputy

Corporal Tony Collins with the S.C. Highway Patrol said the deputy was responding to a call with lights and sirens activated on his patrol car.  

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Benny Bennett

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