Pee Dee, SC (August 28, 2025) – A 67-year-old woman, Deborah Smothers, was killed Thursday morning in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in the Pee Dee region.
Accident Details: According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the coroner’s office, the collision occurred along Highway 38 near the intersection of Highway 917. Smothers was driving when her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but she was pronounced dead from her injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not reported to be injured.
Investigation: Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, including driver actions, traffic conditions, and roadway safety at the time of the collision. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is leading the inquiry with assistance from the coroner’s office.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deborah Smothers during this difficult time.
Source: WMBF News