I-26

Lexington County Coroner identifies the man who was killed in I-26 crash on Sunday

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a crash on I-26 east near West Columbia just after midnight on Sunday, Aug. 10. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said 24-year-old Jose Rivas died when he ran off the road, hit a guardrail and overturned on eastbound I-26 at mile marker […]

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1 person killed in I-26 crash in Lexington County

A driver was killed in a single-vehicle collision in Lexington County on Sunday, according to Cpl. Nick Pye of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Pye said the collision occurred on I-26 east near mile marker 117 at 12:17 a.m.. A Mitsubishi sedan was traveling east on I-26 when it drove off the left side of […]

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Irmo Fire District crews respond to a multi-vehicle crash on I-26, Tuesday morning

Crews from the Irmo Fire District were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound lane of I-26 at Piney Grove Road. Four cars were involved, and injuries were minor. The collision occurred around 9:20 Tuesday morning.Traffic was funneled down to one lane while crews worked to clear the road. IFD Photos

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Emergency crews respond to overturned vehicle on I-26 Friday night, no one injured

Dutch Fork Fire Rescue, Columbia Fire Department, with the help of the Irmo Fire District, on Friday Night responded to a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment at I-26 Westbound, Mile Marker 99, at a spot known as the Ballentine Triangle.Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle overturned and resting in the guardrail. After quickly making […]

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Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon

Crews from the Irmo Fire District responded to two crashes Wednesday afternoon. The first one was on I-26 westbound, just past St Andrews Road. It was a three-car collision that blocked the right lane. Injuries were minor, according to the IFD. There was also a wreck at Harbison Boulevard and St Andrew’s Road. It was […]

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Large tree down on 126 coming out of Columbia, Thursday evening

Traffic was backed up on 126 before the Greystone Boulevard Exit off of I-26, after 6 p.m., Thursday. One lane was open while crews were on the scene to move the tree that covered three lanes. The tree fell as heavy rains, and storm-like conditions blew through the area Thursday afternoon.

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Several crashes on I-26 in Lexington County stop traffic on Memorial Day afternoon

Traffic was at a standstill, Monday afternoon on I-26 near Cayce. The City of Cayce issued an alert that read: “Please avoid the area of 26 East between Highway 1 and Airport Blvd. Multiple accidents in and law enforcement and emergency personnel are on the scene.” According to the South Carolina DOT, one crash happened […]

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Lexington County Fire Services on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 26, Wednesday morning

Lexington County Fire Services is currently on the scene, at 9 a.m., of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 26 westbound near mile marker 130, near the Sandy Run/ Swansea area. The vehicle is fully involved, and crews are actively working to put out the flames. All westbound lanes are temporarily closed while firefighters handle the […]

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