Columbia, SC (January 18, 2026) – A serious traffic collision involving multiple vehicles and at least ten reported injuries occurred midday Friday near Leesburg Road, causing significant traffic disruption and power outages in the area.
The crash happened around 12:19 p.m. on January 17 near the intersection across from Huffman Road and in the direction of Fort Jackson. According to dispatch audio, a black Dodge Ram and a green Mercedes were among the vehicles involved. Both sustained heavy front-end damage, and airbag deployment was confirmed. One of the vehicles came to rest in the middle of the intersection, further obstructing traffic flow.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene and began treating multiple individuals. Reports indicated up to ten people may have been injured, though the extent of those injuries has not been officially confirmed. At least one rollback tow truck was requested to remove the damaged vehicles.
Due to the impact of the crash, nearby traffic signals were affected, prompting Dominion Energy to respond to utility repairs. Officers redirected traffic and worked to clear the intersection as quickly as possible.
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident to determine the cause and any contributing factors.
We send our best wishes to all those injured in this crash and hope for a full and swift recovery.
