A Tiger Transit bus carrying 11 people crashed Monday morning in Pickens County, South Carolina, leaving six riders with minor injuries. The crash happened on Highway 123 near the Cartee Road exit, sending passengers to area medical facilities for treatment.
According to WYFF News 4, there were 11 people on the bus at the time of the crash, and six of them were taken to medical facilities with minor injuries. The station's report does not specify what caused the crash, who was driving, or whether any other vehicles were involved.
What We Still Don't Know
Several basic details remain unconfirmed. The exact cause of the crash, the identities and ages of those aboard, and the current condition of the six injured riders have not been verified. It also is not yet clear which agency is investigating the wreck, nor whether the bus driver or anyone else involved faces citations.
A separate transit-related incident in the Clemson area involved a 26-year-old Clemson University student, Jacob Babayan of Greer, who died following a crash involving his motorcycle and a Clemson Area Transit bus on October 13, 2025, according to the Independent Mail. That crash occurred at the intersection of West Main Street and Vickery Drive in Central, and an autopsy was scheduled for October 15 to determine the exact cause of death.
Monday's Crash Details
No further updates on Monday's Tiger Transit crash have been released. As is standard when details are still emerging, the extent of vehicle damage, any road closures near the Cartee Road exit, and the long-term outlook for the injured riders remain unknown for now.
