SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven persons killed on South Carolina roadways during the holiday travel period for Memorial Day weekend. This travel period ran from Friday, May 22, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, May 25, at 11:59 p.m. For comparison, there were eight people killed on South Carolina roadways during the same holiday travel period in 2025.

For additional data on traffic fatalities by county, please view the most recent year-to-date fatality report on our website.*

*Please note that 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. on May 25, 2026. For confirmation on fatality information, please contact the appropriate county coroner's office.

Memorial Day marks the start of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, statistics historically show an increase in fatal collisions during this time. For more information, please revisit this press release: https://scdps.sc.gov/news/2026/052126.

Additional notice: Be advised, Real-Time Traffic is no longer available. For traffic and road information, please check out SCDOT's website.

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