Eric Hazzard Obituary – The individual who passed away after colliding with a light pole in the early hours of Friday morning has been identified by the Sumter County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Robbie Baker has confirmed that the victim is Eric Hazzard, aged 45. The incident took place shortly before 2 am on Friday at the intersection of S Lafayette Drive and Manning Road.
According to officials, Hazzard was driving a 2020 Honda Accord at a high speed when he collided with the light pole. The impact resulted in him becoming trapped inside the vehicle. Despite wearing his seatbelt, Hazzard succumbed to the accident. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Sumter County Coroner’s Office are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.