3 dead after Thursday morning crash on US 17 in Jasper County, police say
A three-vehicle car crash at U.S. 17 and Smiths Crossing in Ridgeland around 7:30 a.m. Thursday left three people dead, Ridgeland Police say.
According to police, the crash occurred after a silver 2007 F-350 Ford with a trailer traveling north on U.S. 17 crossed the center line and struck a gold 2003 Honda Accord. It then crossed over both southbound lanes and struck a burgundy 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis head on.
Two passengers in the Marquis died at the scene, and one later died at Coastal Carolina Hospital, police said Thursday afternoon. Another passenger was taken to Savannah Memorial Hospital and remains in critical condition as of Thursday evening. The driver of the Honda was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries, police said.
The victims who died at the scene have been identified as Jennifer Mulligan, 59, and Anthony White, 43, both of Ridgeland. Officials have not announced the name of the victim who died at the hospital, as his next of kin has not yet been notified.
Ridgeland Police Chief Richard Woods said the crash was the “worst we have had in many years.”
Sgt. Tim East of Ridgeland Police is still investigating the crash, police said. Woods said one has been arrested yet as of Friday morning.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.
This story was originally published March 25, 2021 at 9:37 AM.
