Stolen car driver killed in Columbia, SC crash: Sheriff

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Columbia, Illinois
near Parklane Road and Farrow Road
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Incident type
Crash, Pursuit, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Columbia Illinois in Columbia, Illinois: A 74-year-old Columbia, SC man driving a stolen Kia led Richland County deputies on a high-speed chase early Tuesday morning after deputies responded to a burglary call in the 1800 block of Harlem Street near Exit 6 on I-77. During the pursuit, the suspect lost control of the Kia near Parklane Road and Farrow Road but continued driving before crashing into another vehicle. The driver of the stolen Kia was killed at the scene, and the driver of the Infiniti was injured and transported by EMS to a local hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Frankie L. Doctor Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Stolen car driver killed in Columbia, SC crash: Sheriff | The State

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