“Prayer Vigil Held for Injured Lake City HS Coach & Students in Tractor-Trailer Collision”

A prayer vigil is being held for four student-athletes and a Lake City High School football coach who were injured in a tragic accident. The group was on their way back from a football camp at South Carolina State University when their minibus was hit by a tractor-trailer in Orangeburg. The incident occurred at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Bonner Avenue.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, but there were a total of five injuries among the students and coach. The coach, identified as Ronald Baker, was airlifted to a hospital in the Columbia area, while the four student-athletes were taken to nearby hospitals to be treated for minor injuries.

In response to the accident, the City of Lake City has organized a community prayer event at the Lake City High School football field. The event aims to offer support, comfort, and hope to the injured individuals and their families. It is scheduled to take place on Sunday at 8 p.m.

The news of the accident has shocked and saddened the community. The injured students, aged 16 and 17, attend Lake City High School and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School. The accident serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of coming together in times of adversity.

As the community gathers for the prayer vigil, they will be united in their hopes and prayers for the recovery of the injured individuals. They will also extend their gratitude to the first responders and medical professionals who provided assistance at the scene and are currently treating the injured.

The accident serves as a somber reminder to cherish the moments we have with our loved ones and to always prioritize safety on the roads. The community of Lake City will come together to support the injured and their families during this difficult time, demonstrating the strength and resilience that can be found in times of tragedy..