Herbert Cayruth Nelson III, 44, died in a collision involving a tractor trailer and an SUV on Interstate 77 in Fairfield County, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/17/2023 - 6:50am
Accident Date: 
Monday, October 16, 2023

Columbia man survived one crash only to be killed when hit by tractor trailer, coroner says

One person was killed early Monday morning when a tractor trailer hit an SUV, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Herbert Cayruth Nelson, III, a 44-year-old Columbia resident, died at the scene of the crash, Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill said.

Hummer SUV involved in crash on South Carolina interstate hit by tractor-trailer, killing driver, troopers say

An SUV driver involved in a collision on the interstate was hit and killed by an oncoming tractor-trailer, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Herbert Cayruth Nelson III
Roadway: 
Interstate 77