Dump Truck Driver Fatally Injured in Union County Crash

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 31, 2026 —

A fatal crash involving a dump truck occurred on Old Buncombe Road in Union County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of the driver. The incident unfolded on the aforementioned roadway, where the dump truck was involved in a series of events leading to the fatality.

According to reports, the dump truck initially left the roadway. It subsequently struck a ditch and several trees. Following this impact, the vehicle re-entered the road briefly before leaving the roadway once more. The final sequence of the incident involved another collision with a ditch, at which point the driver sustained fatal injuries.

Emergency services responded to the scene. The driver was pronounced dead at the location of the crash. The specific circumstances that led to the truck leaving the road have not been detailed. The identity of the driver has not been released at this time.

Further details regarding the crash, including the exact time of the incident and any potential contributing factors, were not immediately available. The Union County Sheriff’s Office is expected to provide additional information as the investigation proceeds.

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