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One person has died and another was injured in a car crash in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The crash occurred when the driver of a Lexus sedan veered off the road and collided with a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger was taken to a local hospital. Further details about the incident have not yet been released. WYFF reported
Authorities are currently investigating a fatality in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner’s office responded to an incident on Burgess School Road at Highway 418 in Pelzer just before 11:30 p.m. last night. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Dorothy Cannon of Simpsonville, was found at the scene with at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead. The cause of death is still being investigated.
In another incident in Anderson County, officials are on the scene of a fatal crash involving two tractor-trailers. The accident occurred on Interstate 85 north of Liberty Highway near Exit 21. One truck rear-ended another, and multiple vehicles were also involved. At least two people have been reported dead, and the northbound lane will remain closed until further notice.
Meanwhile, police in Spartanburg have reported a crash that resulted in one fatality and one injury. The crash took place on Reidville Road near Nazareth Road at approximately 7:25 a.m. The driver of a 2005 Lexus sedan, traveling west on Reidville Road, veered off the right side of the road and collided with a tree. Both the driver and passenger were taken to a local hospital, but the driver succumbed to their injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.
Additionally, a false alarm occurred at the Haywood Mall in Greenville, where police received a call about a weapons discharge. However, upon investigation, no evidence of a shooting was found. The heavy police response led to the evacuation of hundreds of people from the mall. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes, with people running towards the exits. Although no shots were fired, the incident caused fear and panic among shoppers.
In a different news event, former President Donald Trump visited South Carolina, speaking at the Silver Elephant Gala in Columbia. Trump compared his administration to President Joe Biden’s, highlighting the low inflation and gasoline prices during his term. He also took the opportunity to criticize Special Counsel Jack Smith and expressed his confidence in winning the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s upcoming primary. Trump pledged to prioritize America’s interests and overhaul the Department of Justice if elected.
Furthermore, the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on Dale Road in Landrum. A 67-year-old man, David Ogden, died at the scene after an all-terrain vehicle accident. Ogden was using the vehicle for work on his property, and his death has been ruled an accident.
Finally, a back-to-school giveaway event was held in Mauldin, where Williams Barber Training School and Fort Barber Shop provided free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts to children. The organizers emphasized the importance of a fresh haircut to boost children’s confidence as they return to school. They aimed to alleviate financial stress for parents and ensure that all children have an equal opportunity to start the school year prepared and confident..
