COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of two persons killed on South Carolina roadways  during the Christmas Holiday Reporting Period, which started Tuesday, December 24, at 6:00 pm and concluded Wednesday, December 25, at 11:59 pm.

During the weekend period beginning Friday, December 27, at 6:00 pm until Sunday, December 29, at 11:59 pm, two persons were killed on South Carolina roadways.  

As of December 29, 976 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 1,033 highway deaths during the same time period in 2018.

Of the 976 people who have died in 2019, 636 had access to seatbelts, and 305 were not wearing seat belts. 

Through December 29, 157 pedestrians have died compared to 168 in 2018; 116 motorcyclists have died compared to 111 in 2018; and 26 bicyclists have died compared to 21 in 2018 on state roads and highways. 

Editor’s note: These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions compiled by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of 11:59 p.m. December 29, 2019.

For specific details on fatalities, including locations, please visit Media Access page. The site is designated for media use and only reflects information on fatal collisions investigated by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. Please do not publicize this site--the information is preliminary and is meant to be used as a guide only. For confirmation on fatality information, please contact the appropriate county coroner’s office.

NOTE: The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated 828 of the 976 traffic fatalities in 2019.
*2018 and 2019 Figures are Preliminary

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, Immigration Enforcement Unit and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors