OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A captain with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office has been identified as the victim in a head-on collision Thursday night.
The Oconee County Coroner’s Office announced Friday morning that Captain Steven Paul Henderson, of Spartanburg, died from injuries sustained in the crash reported in Walhalla.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said Henderson served for over 19 years in various roles throughout the agency. Before beginning his career in law enforcement, Henderson served in the United States Air Force from 1994 to 1998.
He received numerous awards and commendations, including the Medal of Valor, multiple Deputy of the Quarter awards, and K-9 Handler of the Year for five consecutive years…