SPARTANBURG, SC, (April 12, 2026) – A 12-year-old boy was among two children killed Sunday afternoon in a suspected DUI crash in Spartanburg County.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. at Asheville Highway and Brock Street. A 2016 Honda Accord reportedly ran off the roadway and struck two boys riding bicycles on a sidewalk.
Dereon James Robins, 12, and his 9-year-old companion were both critically injured and transported to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
Troopers said the driver showed signs of severe intoxication and was unable to stand at the scene. The suspect was later denied bond on charges including felony DUI resulting in death, driving without a license, and an open container violation.
Authorities are also searching for a passenger who fled the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
