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A police officer in Newberry County, South Carolina, died following a crash with a tractor-trailer. The accident occurred at the intersection of Nance Street and Dixie Drive. The officer, identified as 48-year-old Lieutenant Michael Woods, was responding to a call at the time of the crash. He was taken to the hospital but later passed away. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also injured and taken to the hospital. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash. Bethany Fowler reported
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Tragic accident Claims the Life of Newberry Police Officer
In a devastating incident, a Newberry police officer lost his life in a collision involving a tractor-trailer on Wednesday evening in Newberry County, South Carolina.
The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Nance Street and Dixie Drive at approximately 5:40 p.m., as confirmed by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Reports suggest that the Newberry Police Department patrol car was heading south on Nance Street at the time of the incident, while a tractor-trailer was traveling east on Dixie Drive.
Tragically, the two vehicles collided at the intersection, resulting in fatal injuries to the officer. The deceased officer has been identified as 48-year-old Lieutenant Michael Woods, who was responding to a call when the crash occurred.
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The driver of the tractor-trailer also sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol, along with their multi-disciplinary accident investigation team, is currently investigating the details of this tragic crash.
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