Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Killed on I-26 After Earlier Crash
Coroner identifies 22-year-old John Russell Kolb as the pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle on I-26 in Spartanburg County, SC, after he had exited his car following an earlier crash.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 26, 2026 —
Spartanburg County, SC – The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 26. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old John Russell Kolb.
The incident occurred on I-26 in Spartanburg County. According to information available, Kolb had previously exited his vehicle following an earlier crash. While on the interstate after the initial incident, he was struck by a passing vehicle. Authorities have not yet provided details regarding the specific circumstances of the second collision or the timeline between the initial crash and the fatal incident.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Further details regarding the cause of the initial crash, the sequence of events leading to Kolb being on the roadway, and the details of the vehicle that struck him have not been released.
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