David Mather Whitehead Sr. Obituary, Death: Coroner IDs dump truck driver killed in I-385 crash
David Mather Whitehead Sr. Obituary, Death – A fatal accident involving a dump truck occurred late Sunday night along Interstate 385 in Greenville County, South Carolina, and authorities have now identified the driver who died as a result of the crash.
The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. on the southbound side of I-385 near Exit 37, which is the Roper Mountain Road exit, according to official reports. Emergency services responded promptly after receiving a 911 call alerting them to the accident.
Initial investigations revealed that two vehicles were traveling southbound on the interstate at the time of the crash, one of which was a dump truck. Specific details about the second vehicle and how the crash unfolded have not yet been released by officials.
The driver of the dump truck sustained severe injuries in the collision and was rushed to Greenville Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save him, the driver passed away at the hospital shortly before 1 a.m. on Monday.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased as David Mather Whitehead Sr., 58, of High Point, North Carolina. No further information has been provided about the other vehicle involved or whether any additional injuries occurred in the incident.
Authorities have not released any information regarding potential contributing factors to the crash, such as road conditions, driver impairment, or mechanical failure. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and local investigators are continuing to look into the cause of the crash.
David Whitehead Sr.’s death adds to a growing list of fatal accidents on South Carolina highways, drawing attention to the importance of continued safety efforts for both commercial and passenger vehicles.
Further details may be made available as the investigation continues.
