1 dead after moped crashes into dump truck in Greenville Co.

South Carolina Highway Patrol said troopers are investigating the crash
Published: May. 23, 2023 at 1:16 PM EDT|Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 1:52 PM EDT
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - South Carolina Highway Patrol said troopers are investigating after one person passed away following a crash on Tuesday afternoon.

Troopers said the crash happened along Toledo Street near Poinsett Highway around 12:00 p.m.

According to troopers, a dump truck parked in a private driveway was partially blocking Toledo Street when a moped driver crashed into the back of it. Sadly the moped driver passed away at the scene. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 51-year-old Derrick Lomax of Greenville.

Officials didn’t release any other information about the situation. We will update this story as we learn more.

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