Speeding car crashes into Richland County deputy’s vehicle at construction site

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Richland County deputy was hurt Monday night after a car crashed into his vehicle at a construction site.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the crash happened on I-126 West near Colonial Life Boulevard. The deputy, identified as Jordan Knight, was working extra duty at a road construction site at the time of the crash.

RCSD also provided dashcam footage of the wreck.

Officials said Knight was treated at a hospital for minor injuries and released.

RCSD said the driver, 64-year-old David Dudley, declined medical services and was later charged with driving too fast for conditions.

No other injuries were reported.

“We are very fortunate that our deputy is okay and no workers were killed that night,” Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a statement. “When you see flashing lights, slow down.”

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

This a developing story. Stay with WIS for updates.

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