2 S.C. Troopers Struck, Injured in Separate Traffic Stops Days Apart

A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was airlifted after he was struck outside his cruiser when a multi-vehicle collision happened, becoming the second trooper struck during a stop in three days.
Sept. 9, 2025
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What to know

  • A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was struck and injured Tuesday in Lexington County, the second trooper hit during a traffic stop in three days.

  • The crash involved a Lexington County deputy’s patrol vehicle, the stopped motorist’s car, another vehicle and the trooper, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

  • It marks the third incident since August where a trooper has been struck during a traffic stop in the Midlands, including one fatality.

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