News Summary
A tragic collision on Bluffton Parkway resulted in the death of one pedestrian and left another injured. The incident involved a disabled Jeep Compass and a striking RAV4. Emergency responders transported the injured, while the deceased pedestrian remains unidentified. This accident underscores ongoing safety issues on local roadways, as it marks the 13th highway fatality in Beaufort County this year. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and community calls for improved safety measures are growing.
Bluffton, South Carolina – A tragic collision on Bluffton Parkway resulted in the death of one pedestrian and left another individual injured on a Sunday morning at approximately 10:45 a.m. The accident occurred near the entrance to the Heritage Lakes neighborhood, roughly one mile east of Bluffton town limits.
Two individuals were standing beside a 2014 Jeep Compass that had become disabled after its trailer detached. The Jeep was unoccupied at the time of the incident. A 2006 Toyota RAV4, which was traveling eastbound along Bluffton Parkway, struck the loose trailer from the disabled vehicle. The force of the impact caused the trailer to collide with the two pedestrians who were standing nearby.
Emergency responders acted swiftly, transporting one pedestrian and the driver of the RAV4 to the hospital due to their injuries sustained in the crash. Unfortunately, the second pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by Master Trooper William Bennett of the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). As of Monday afternoon, the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office had not released the identity of the deceased pedestrian.
During the emergency response to this incident, all eastbound lanes of Bluffton Parkway were closed, creating significant traffic disruptions in the area. This incident marks the 13th known highway fatality in Beaufort County in 2025 alone. In a broader context, 2024 saw a total of 26 traffic accident fatalities within the county, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on local roadways.
Bluffton Parkway is known for having some of the most dangerous intersections in Beaufort County, as indicated by collision data. The area’s history of traffic incidents includes several notable fatalities in recent months; among them are a 10-year-old boy, a driver of a Mini Cooper, and others involved in various traffic accidents throughout the year.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this collision. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is working diligently to determine the specifics of the incident and assess factors that contributed to the crash.
As local officials respond to this tragedy, there are renewed calls for improving roadway safety measures on Bluffton Parkway and throughout Beaufort County. The community mourns the loss and remains vigilant about preventing further incidents in the future.
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Additional Resources
- WTOC: Pedestrian Killed in Bluffton Parkway Collision
- Wikipedia: Traffic Safety
- WSAV: Fatal Collision on Bluffton Parkway
- Google Search: Bluffton Parkway Collision
- Live 5 News: Troopers Investigate Deadly Beaufort County Collision
- Google Scholar: Traffic Safety Statistics
- Island Packet: Traffic Collision Report
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic Accident
- WJCL: Bluffton U.S. 278 Traffic Gridlock Crash
- Google News: Beaufort County Traffic Fatalities
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