Driver Killed by Tractor-Trailer After Crash on I-77 in York Co., SC

York County, SC (July 24, 2026) – A driver died on Thursday night, July 23, after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 77 near mile marker 73, close to the exit for SC 901.

As reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver had been traveling in a 2013 Volkswagen when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a wall. The driver then got out and was standing in the road when an oncoming tractor-trailer struck them.

Emergency units pronounced the driver dead at the scene. No additional details about the driver have been released.

Troopers continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal collision.

We extend our sincere condolences to the driver's family and loved ones.

How Do Federal Trucking Regulations Affect Liability After a Fatal Crash in York County, SC?

Commercial truck crashes involve a layer of regulation that doesn't apply to typical passenger vehicle collisions. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets rules covering driver hours-of-service limits, vehicle maintenance standards, and drug and alcohol testing requirements, and a violation of any of these rules can become central evidence in a wrongful death claim. 

Trucking companies are also required to maintain records such as driver logs, dispatch records, and maintenance histories, all of which can reveal whether fatigue, mechanical failure, or improper training played a role in a crash.

Because these records tend to be kept only for a limited time, preserving them quickly is one of the most important steps a family can take after a fatal trucking collision. Insurance carriers and trucking companies typically have investigators on scene within hours of a serious crash, which can put grieving families at a disadvantage if they wait to gather their own evidence. 

A wrongful death lawyer can send preservation letters early, requiring the carrier to retain black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records before they're lost or destroyed.

At The Arndt Law Firm, we can help you understand how federal trucking regulations and multiple layers of liability may apply to your situation. We can explain what evidence matters most in a case like this. 

Reach The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645 to talk through what happened with our team and learn more. 

Note: This post has been prepared using information gathered from publicly available secondary sources. The details of the incident have not been independently verified. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact The Arndt Law Firm so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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