News Release- UPDATE: RCSD Investigating Possible Road Rage Incident Leading to Vehicle Fire at Northeast Gas Station
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- May 18
- 2 min read
05/18/26
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of road rage leading to a fire involving multiple vehicles at the Spinx gas station on the 100 block of Lee Rd yesterday afternoon.
On May 17, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a disturbance on the 1400 block of Summit Pkwy from a caller claiming to being chased by another vehicle. While deputies were enroute to the location, the incident was updated to a multiple vehicle collision with vehicle on fire at the Spinx gas station. CFD was on scene working on putting the fire out when deputies arrived on scene. Two people were injured and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Deputies were able to determine that three vehicles were affected in the fire. While speaking with the original caller, she stated that a vehicle was following her prior to the incident but left the area after the collision occurred.
This is an ongoing investigation. RCSD asks anyone with information on the circumstances leading to the collision to call us at 803-576-3000 or submit a tip anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC
Original Post:
05/17/26
Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating a vehicle fire at the Spinx gas station at the intersection of Lee Road and Hardscrabble Road in northeast Columbia.
Deputies were dispatched to the Spinx gas station, located at 101 Lee Road, at approximately 2 p.m. on May 17, 2026, after receiving a report of a vehicle fire.
When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles and a gas pump engulfed in flames.
Two people were transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The public is asked to avoid the area as the investigation surrounding the circumstances leading to the fire continues.
