Jerome Montgomery, 56, died after a car and a semi truck collided, sending the car off the road and into a tree off of U.S. 21 in Fairfield County, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 7:09am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Driver killed in crash with tractor trailer on SC road, Highway Patrol says

Both a 2019 Nissan and a 1992 Peterbilt tractor trailer were driving south on U.S. 21, according to Tidwell. When the tractor trailer turned left at the intersection with Old 21, the Nissan collided with the 18-wheeler, Tidwell said.

Victim identified in Fairfield Co. fatal accident

Officials say Jerome Montgomery, 56, of Gaston was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident at Hwy. 21 and Old 21 in the Ridgeway area.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jerome Montgomery
Roadway: 
U.S. 21