GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – It was a difficult week across the Upstate, marked by tragedy and serious developments that impacted many families and communities. Here are some of the major stories you may have missed from this week.
A deadly crash leaves Greenville PD grieving
A head-on crash on Highway 101 in Spartanburg County left five people dead and one person hospitalized, according to officials. Greenville police said two of their officers were involved; Sgt. Diana Munoz was airlifted to a hospital and remained in critical condition, and Sgt. Ashley Munoz was among those killed.
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Greenwood mourns Officer Don “DJ” Keller
Greenwood Police said Officer Don “DJ” Keller was killed after being hit during a high-speed chase. Officials said one of the teens involved was arrested, while two others remained hospitalized as the South Carolina Highway Patrol continued its investigation.
What we learned about the I-85 enforcement initiative
Multiple viewers contacted FOX Carolina after seeing a heavy law enforcement presence along I-85 in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Officials confirmed State Transport Police were conducting Operation SafeDRIVE, a multi-state enforcement initiative focused on reducing commercial vehicle crashes and unsafe driving behaviors around large trucks.
Murdaugh case heads back to court
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Alex Murdaugh will receive a new trial in the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The ruling sends the case back to a lower court and centers on concerns about jury influence connected to the former Colleton County clerk of court.
Pursuit ends in wreck as deputies announce arrests
Deputies said two people were arrested after a pursuit ended in a wreck in Greenwood. Investigators said the arrests were tied to a month-long investigation with SLED that led to drug warrants and the seizure of suspected fentanyl and meth, along with pill presses…