Richland County sheriff’s deputy killed in fatal collision

Ted Clifford
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A deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was killed in a collision on Bluff Road Friday evening.

Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin died after a vehicle collision while on duty, according to a statement released by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

He was 23 years old.

Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin, 23, was awarded the Clifford Moyer Marksmanship award on his graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in January, 2023.
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin, 23, was awarded the Clifford Moyer Marksmanship award on his graduation from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in January, 2023.

“It’s a very hard time,” said a spokesperson for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Salrin was hired by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in 2022, according to the statement. In January 2023, he graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy after completing their training program, where he was awarded the criminal justice academy’s “Clifford Moyer Marksmanship Award.”

As a patrol deputy, he was assigned to southeast Richland County.

The fatal crash took place on Bluff Road. Part of the road was closed following the collision.

News station WLTX reported that the coroner’s office was called to the scene.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the collision.

The sheriff’s department has said that funeral details will be released in the coming days. Condolences may be sent to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 5623 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223.

“We ask for the community’s prayers as we navigate this grief together,” the department said in their statement. “As the Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourns the loss of their brother, we thank the community for their support.”

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