2009 Ford Fusion driver died in South Carolina traffic stop chase, crashed into tree on June 14.

A South Carolina driver died after a traffic stop chase on June 14. The 2009 Ford Fusion attempted to escape police, lost control, and struck a tree near Columbia. The driver was later pronounced dead at Prisma Health Richland. Authorities, including the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Richland County Sheriff's Department, and Richland County Sheriff's Department, are investigating the incident.