SUMTER, S.C. — An accident in Sumter County on Wednesday night involved a Sumter Police Department officer, according to authorities.
The accident happened around 8 p.m. on Hwy 378 near the Department of Motor Vehicles, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Department.
Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark confirmed to News 19 that the officer involved in the accident was a Sumter Police Department officer.
Officials say a helicopter flew a victim to a local hospital.
The Sumter Police Department referred us to the South Carolina Highway Patrol for additional information. As of 12:30 am, Highway Patrol had not responded to our inquiry.
No additional information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available.