Columbia, SC – Fatal Pickup and Tractor Trailer Crash on I-20 E

Columbia, SC (June 1, 2024) – On the morning of June 1, a tragic accident occurred on I-20 Eastbound near mile marker 79, involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, 38-year-old Lancaster resident Christopher D. Hagan lost his life in the crash. The collision happened at approximately 5:20 a.m. near Exit 80, the junction with Clemson Road. Hagan was driving a 2014 GMC Sierra eastbound when his vehicle ran out of gas. As he exited the pickup, a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer traveling in the same direction struck both Hagan and his vehicle, resulting in his fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported in the crash. Emergency responders were on the scene quickly, but Hagan was pronounced dead. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Richland County Coroner’s Office are continuing their investigation into the accident.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Christopher D. Hagan during this difficult time.