CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have confirmed the identity of a man who tragically died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Clarendon County early Thursday morning, Thanksgiving Day. The victim, 34-year-old Jorge Alberto Maldonado of Richmond, Virginia, was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Crash Details
According to Master Trooper William Bennett of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 12:15 a.m. near the 119-mile marker on I-95 southbound. Bennett said the vehicle involved, a 2006 Toyota 4Runner, veered off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found Maldonado unresponsive. Despite immediate efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim Identification
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell confirmed that the victim was Jorge Alberto Maldonado. Authorities have not released additional personal details at this time, pending notification of family members.
Investigation Ongoing
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officials have not released information regarding the cause of the accident, including whether weather, speed, or impairment were factors.
The SC Highway Patrol urges anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact their local law enforcement.
Community Reacts
The tragic loss of Maldonado on a day typically reserved for family and celebration has shocked the local community. Friends, family, and neighbors have expressed their grief and are remembering him as a cherished individual whose life was cut short in a sudden and tragic accident.
Authorities remind drivers to exercise caution, particularly during holiday travel, and to always remain vigilant on the state’s interstates.
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