South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers, Anderson County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and emergency medical service personnel responded to emergency 911 dispatch calls reporting a severe vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 413 and Hawkins Lane at approximately 6:23 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. According to preliminary investigative findings from the Anderson County Coroner’s Office, 41-year-old David Lee Sorrow of Easley, South Carolina, was working as a sanitation employee and actively loading refuse into a sanitation truck when a 2025 Ford pickup truck struck him and continued forward, colliding with the rear of the sanitation vehicle. Emergency medical service personnel evaluated Sorrow at the scene, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore confirmed that Sorrow sustained multiple traumatic injuries and ruled the manner of death accidental. Two individuals involved in operating the truck sustained injuries and were transported via ground ambulance to AnMed Hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
Law Enforcement and Regulatory Investigation
South Carolina Highway Patrol collision reconstructionists, South Carolina Transport Police officers, Anderson County Coroner’s Office investigators, and federal representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) secured the scene for several hours to conduct physical mapping, examine vehicle impact data, and review workplace safety compliance. Authorities maintain an active, ongoing investigation into the specific operational and roadway factors that contributed to the crash. Official post-mortem proceedings and formal cause-of-death findings are being finalized under the jurisdiction of the Anderson County Coroner’s Office.
Tributes and Memorial Notices
News of Sorrow’s sudden passing brought deep sorrow to his family, friends, and community members throughout Anderson and Pickens counties. Loved ones remembered the 41-year-old sanitation worker for his dedication, personal connections, and lasting presence in the lives of those around him. Official details regarding public visitation hours, memorial services, and funeral arrangements will be released by authorized family representatives once plans are finalized.
