Three victims identified in fatal I-26 collision in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG CO., SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the three victims of the fatal collision on I-26 Monday.

Officials say Thomas Rusgrove, 37, and his daughters Esther Rusgrove, 14, and Jennie Rusgrove, 11, died from blunt force injuries.

According to investigators, the incident happened on I-26 west near Exit 154 around 1:15 p.m.

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a tractor trailer was travelling east when the driver was crossing the median and struck the victim’s van head-on.

Troopers say another person in the van was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries.

According to authorities, the tractor trailer driver was also injured.

Highway Patrol is investigating this incident.