Following a sad event on October 4th along U.S. Highway 15 close to Smoke Hill Road that resulted in a death, authorities have given specifics. Coroner Paul Brouthers found Chris L. Kitt, 32, from St. George, to be the involved party. Declared dead on the scene, the victim drove a Chevrolet car.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said that three vehicles—two sedans and a dump truck—all headed northward and that the incident happened about 4:29 p.m. Based on early data, a collision between Kitt’s Chevrolet and a Dodge sedan set off a chain reaction that resulted in Kitt’s car striking the dump truck before spiralling off the road and running afoul of a nearby tree.
Arriving quickly, emergency responders saw no opportunity for survival given the degree of impact. But Kitt’s passenger survived the collision and was sent to a nearby hospital for additional treatment. Neither the dump truck driver nor the Dodge car operator claimed any injuries.
Examining all relevant elements, authorities have started a comprehensive inquiry to find the precise origin of the crash. As further data emerges, updates will be given to guarantee a thorough knowledge of the circumstances leading to the sad result.
Any traffic accident reminds us sharply of the hazards we run daily on public roads. Officials ask anyone with further information to come forward and help with the continuous inquiry as efforts are being made to put together the events surrounding this terrible disaster.
The Highway Patrol and the coroner’s office remain dedicated to provide a complete and honest narrative as the inquiry moves forward. The community offers the family and loved ones going through this trying time assistance as well as sincere sympathies to anyone impacted by this unplanned tragedy. As the investigation progresses, further notifications will be made in line with need.
