COLUMBIA, S.C. —
Witnesses shared their thoughts on Saturday, describing the scene of a deadly crash the day before that claimed the life of a City of Columbia employee -- all as they continue to process the emotional impact of witnessing such a tragic incident.
Two city vehicles were involved in a crash Friday at the intersection of Farrow Road and Craven Street in northeast Columbia.
The aftermath of Friday’s deadly crash off Farrow Road was captured by the dashboard camera of a woman who lives in the community. The video shows overturned vehicles with flames and smoke coming from at least one.
“I saw, immediately, the big dump truck burning. And then I saw the one in front of it, just like that, like, the big blue trucks that pick up limbs and stuff,” Sylvia Davis, a resident in the neighborhood, said. "I have never seen such in my entire life; it was devastating to see, and [I] could not do anything.”
Amber Emmons also saw the aftermath of the crash as she drove by. Her dashboard camera recorded the scene.
“The first thing I saw was fire, of course, it's very high catching and the truck that was overturned onto the side was the second thing that I saw,” Emmons said.
The scene emotionally impacted Davis, who was left cherishing those in her own life.
“Life is short; be careful every moment and love on your family and friends every day and every hour," she said. "We just don't know."
Columbia Police are investigating the crash. The identity of the city worker who died has not been released.