SC Highway Patrol confirms fatal collision on I-95 NB near Jasper County line

JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - [UPDATE] The South Carolina Highway Department confirmed a fatal collision that happened early Wednesday morning.

The collision, between a 2026 Toyota Camry and a 2022 Peterbilt tractor- trailer happened around 5:05 a.m. on I-95 north at the 1 mile marker, according to SCHP.

The Toyota Camry was traveling north on I-95, while the Peterbilt tractor-trailer was stopped in traffic. Highway patrol said the Toyota Camry hit the back of the Peterbilt and the driver of the Camry died.

That driver was later identified as Arthur Vieira Anjos, 19 from Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

The driver of the Peterbilt tractor-trailer was uninjured, according to SCHP. Coroner’s office noted that Anjos was the only person in the car and that the cause of death is pending.

This collision remains under investigation by South Carolina Highway Patrol, stick with WTOC for updates.

[ORIGINAL STORY] A crash on I-95 northbound near the Jasper County line is set to back up traffic in the area Wednesday morning.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office told us the crash involved a vehicle and a semi.

The Hardeeville Police Department also advised drivers to use caution while driving Wednesday morning.

“Motorists are advised to use caution on I-95 northbound near the state line due to a motor vehicle collision outside the city limits that is causing traffic delays. Please expect slowdowns and consider alternate routes if possible. Drive safely,” wrote Hardeeville PD in a social media post.

Stick with WTOC for traffic updates.