Man dies after truck crashed into school bus in Horry County, coroner says

Editors note: (Updated Oct. 5 at 9 a.m.) This story has been corrected, the school bus collided with the Chevy truck, but no driver has been deemed at fault at the point in the investigation. The incorrect information came from the S.C. Highway Patrol.

A man has died after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash Monday, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.

Kody Roach, 37, died at the scene of the crash in Loris, Deputy Coroner Patty Bellamy said.

The school bus was traveling on Cedar Branch road before entering S.C. 9 when it collided with a Chevy truck after 6 a.m., according to South Carolina Highway Patrol Lieutenant Sonny Collins.

“This collision is still under investigation, and no determination of fault has been established,” Collins added.

Roach, of Nichols, was diving that truck.

None of the passengers on the bus were hurt, including the seven students on board, Trooper Brian Lee said.

South Carolina Department of Public Safety is investigating.

This story was originally published October 3, 2022 at 1:27 PM.