Accident that backed up traffic on I-20 early Friday remains under investigation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– An accident that backed up traffic on I-20 early Friday remains under investigation.

SC troopers say they responded to the fatal collision Friday morning, October 9, on I-20 east near mile marker 70.

According to investigators, before 6 a.m. a tractor-trailer was left disabled on the roadway due to a mechanical issue when an RV struck the rear of the trailer.

The RV driver died on scene from their injuries.

The Richland County Coroner’s Office has not released the identities of the victims mentioned at this time as the investigations continue.