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Elderly Man Dies in Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Aiken County, South Carolina

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. – A fatal accident claimed the life of a 79-year-old man and left another person injured in Aiken County, South Carolina, on Saturday evening. The tragic incident occurred on November 25 at approximately 4:39 p.m. in the 3000 block of Wagener Road near Holcomb Road.

According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, the driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling west on Wagener Road when the vehicle veered across the centerline, veered off the left side of the road, and collided with a tree, resulting in the devastating crash.

The driver, identified as 79-year-old Samuel Green, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Coroner’s Office confirmed that Green’s body will undergo an autopsy at the Newberry facility, which will provide valuable insights into the exact cause of his tragic demise.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and promptly transported the other passenger in the vehicle to Wellstar MCG for medical treatment. The current condition of the injured individual remains unknown at this time, adding an element of uncertainty to an already heartbreaking incident.

Both the Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are diligently investigating the circumstances that led to this devastating crash. Their comprehensive examination aims to uncover any contributing factors, such as mechanical failures, road conditions, or potential driver errors, that may have played a role in this tragic event.

As the investigation progresses, News 12 will closely follow the developments and provide updates on this heart-wrenching incident. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends affected by this terrible loss, and we hope for a swift recovery for the injured passenger.

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