REMBERT, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections reported the death of a Wateree River Correctional Institution inmate who they said died in an accident involving a dump truck Tuesday. Officials said David Nicholas Smith, 44, was part of a work crew on Wateree’s farm when the incident happened. His death is being investigated by the S.C. Highway Patrol, Sumter County Coroner and the SCDC Inspector General’s office. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here. Copyright 2025 WIS. All rights reserved.