Swansea, SC (October 28, 2024) – A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred on Sunday, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two others. The incident took place in Lexington County at approximately 4:40 p.m., as reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
According to Cpl. Nick Pye, a 2015 Nissan SUV was traveling east on S.C. 6 while a 2003 Dodge van was heading north on Martin Neese Road. The vehicles collided at the intersection, leading to the unfortunate death of the van driver. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has not yet publicly identified the deceased.
Both the driver and a passenger in the Nissan SUV sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital for medical care. Further details regarding their conditions have not been released. It was noted that the driver of the van was the only occupant, and no other injuries were reported from the incident.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, and there has been no information provided regarding whether any of the individuals involved were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.
Traffic Accidents in South Carolina
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