Carlos Sumpter Obituary, Death – A fatal accident occurred on Broad Street in Sumter County early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a resident. The Sumter Police Department reported that the incident took place at approximately 6:15 a.m. near the intersection of Broad Street and Carter Road. According to initial reports, a bicyclist was hit by a minivan.
The driver of the vehicle promptly stopped to assist the victim, who has been identified as Carlos Sumpter, a 50-year-old individual. Tragically, Sumpter succumbed to his injuries at the crash site, as confirmed by Coroner Robbie Baker.
The Sumter Police, in collaboration with the South Carolina Highway Patrol Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.