FAIRFIELD COUNTY – A Columbia woman who was traveling the wrong way on I-77 died in a crash with two other vehicles, according to Master Trooper Gary Miller with the S.C. Highway Patrol.
NaShuma Knight, 43, was the sole occupant of a 2020 Ford SUV that was traveling south in the north bound lane on I-77 when it struck two other vehicles head on as they were traveling north in the same north bound land, according to Miller.
The crash occurred about 9:10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, Miller reported.
The vehicles that were struck were a 2018 Toyota Utility Van and a 2016 Audi sedan.
The driver of the Toyota and a passenger were injured and transported buy EMS to an area hospital.
The driver of the Audi and four passengers were uninjured.
The crash occurred just north of the Fairfield/Richland County line.
The crash is being investigated by the S.C. Highway Patrol and the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office.
This story was updated January 11, 2024 at 1:52 p.m.
