COLUMBIA, S.C. β A wanted suspect is dead following a police chase that ended in a fatal three-vehicle car crash on Interstate 126 near Columbia, South Carolina.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:23 p.m. on Interstate 126 on Friday, December 29th.
Police say a 2023 Mercedes sedan and a 2016 Hyundai SUV were traveling east on I-126 approximately one mile north of the City of Columbia.
Authorities say the suspect, driving a 2017 Nissan sedan, was traveling west on the eastbound lane of I-126 while attempting to evade law enforcement.
The suspect collided head-on with the Mercedes sedan before striking the Hyundai SUV.
The suspect died at the scene of the crash as a result of their injuries.
The Mercedes driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was transported to Prisma Health Richmond Hospital for their injuries. The two occupants in the Hyundai SUV were not injured.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate this collision.Β
