SUV crashes into Publix in Columbia, hurting driver & pedestrian, officials say
Two people were hospitalized Wednesday morning after an SUV crashed into the front of a Publix supermarket in South Carolina, according to the Columbia Fire Department.
At about 11:20 a.m., members of the fire department responded to the crash in the Publix at 10128 Two Notch Road. That’s in the North Pointe Shopping Center by the intersection with Sparkleberry Lane, not far from Spring Valley High School.
The wreck happened by the grocery store’s front entrance, the fire department said. A Buick SUV hit the safety bollards outside of the building and crashed into part of a glass window, according to the fire department, which shared a photo of the wreckage.
The driver of the car and a pedestrian at the store suffered injuries and were taken to an area hospital by Richland County EMS, the fire department said. Both victims’ injuries were minor, according to the fire department. Further information on their conditions was not available.
There was no word about what caused the wreck.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that deputies did respond to the Publix to ensure the area was safe, but said the collision is being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
No arrests have been reported.
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This story was originally published August 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM with the headline "SUV crashes into Publix in Columbia, hurting driver & pedestrian, officials say."
