ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announced Thursday morning that one their troopers has died.
The posted the information on their Facebook page:
It is with deep sadness that SCDPS announces the loss of one of our own, Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks. TFC Ricks passed away Wednesday night, nearly four days after being hit be a vehicle while performing a traffic stop in Orangeburg County. A graduate of SCHP Class 123 in September 2023, Ricks has proudly served in Troop 7 (Orangeburg, Calhoun) since then.
This is a devastating loss for his family, for those who worked alongside him in Troop Seven and the entire Highway Patrol and DPS family. Our deepest condolences go to his wife and family as they navigate this immense loss.
More information will be provided on social media, our website www.scdps.sc.gov and through media notices.
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
A fundraiser was created to support Trooper Ricks’ family, click here to donate.
