Crime & Safety

Train Accident Driver's Condition Improves

Woman's Jeep was hit by an Amtrak train as she tried to cross the tracks Tuesday.

The woman's condition improved Thursday after she was earlier this week. 

Peggy Huff, 54, of Bonneau, was upgraded to "fair" condition Thursday morning at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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The accident was on Nursery Court in St. Stephen on Monday afternoon.

The S.C. Highway Patrol said Huff attempted to cross the tracks when her Jeep was struck by the passenger train carrying 88, including crew.

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The collision is under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. 

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