What Happened

What Happened

• Location: Lexington County, South Carolina, on Augusta Highway / Augusta Road. https://www.foxcarolina.com+2https://www.foxcarolina.com+2

• When: On Tuesday morning, during a traffic stop. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• People Involved:

  • Master Trooper Wayne H. LaBounty, from the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). https://www.foxcarolina.com+2https://www.foxcarolina.com+2

  • A deputy from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department who slowed down to check on the trooper. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

  • The suspect: Jerrod Ricks, age 23. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

What Allegedly Took Place

• During the stop, the deputy slowed to check on Trooper LaBounty. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• A red truck operated by Jerrod Ricks, traveling in the same lane as the deputy, failed to stop in time. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• The red truck collided with:

  1. The LCSD (Lexington County Sheriff’s Department) deputy’s vehicle

  2. The vehicle stopped by the trooper during the traffic stop

  3. Another unrelated third vehicle https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• During that chain of collisions, Trooper LaBounty—who was outside his vehicle—was struck. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

Injuries & Condition

• Trooper LaBounty was airlifted to a hospital and underwent surgery. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• As of Wednesday afternoon (the day after the crash), he was reported to be in stable condition. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

Charges & Aftermath

• Jerrod Ricks has been charged with:

  • Reckless driving https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

  • Endangering emergency service personnel https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• Bond: He was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center, released on a $440 bond. https://www.foxcarolina.com+1

• Restrictions: He is not allowed to contact the victim (Trooper LaBounty) and is not allowed to drive in South Carolina. https://www.foxcarolina.com