COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol has died just days after being struck by a vehicle on I-26 during a traffic stop.
Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks died Wednesday night, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Ricks was conducting a traffic stop on I-26 at mile marker 166 when he was struck by a box truck around 2 a.m. Sunday.
Ricks suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. According to a social post from his wife, he suffered a severe brain injury, bleeding, swelling, kidney bleeding, and several broken bones.
“A graduate of SCHP Class 123 in September 2023, Ricks has proudly served in Troop 7 (Orangeburg, Calhoun) since then,” said SCDPS in their update. “This is a devastating loss for his family, for those who worked alongside him in Troop Seven and the entire Highway Patrol and DPS family. Our deepest condolences go to his wife and family as they navigate this immense loss.”
Anthony Aydlette, 45, of Hanahan, was arrested and charged with driving under suspension in connection with the incident. It’s not yet clear if Aydlette will face additional charges.
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