22-year-old victim in fatal Columbia moped collision identified

A 22-year-old moped driver who was involved this week in a collision in Columbia died Thursday.

He was identified Friday as David Newell of Columbia. “Complications from injuries received in the collision caused his death,” according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts.

According to the Columbia Police Department, Newell was hit from behind by a speeding truck driven by a 23-year-old around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators believe the truck hit the moped and dragged it down Rosewood Drive before both vehicles hit a tree.

The truck driver, who has not been named, remains hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

This story was originally published November 16, 2017 at 9:05 PM with the headline "22-year-old victim in fatal Columbia moped collision identified."