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Two Killed in Rock Hill Accident identified

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The York County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the two individuals who tragically lost their lives in a recent accident in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

According to officials, the driver has been identified as 27-year-old Tyland Archer from Kannapolis, while the passenger has been identified as 21-year-old Justin Villanueva from Charlotte.

Continue reading for a detailed account of the events leading up to the fatal crash.

Details of the Accident

The incident unfolded on the evening of Thursday, February 15th, when a Rock Hill Police officer attempted to pull over a Dodge Challenger for defective lights on Harper Gault Road.

Despite the officer’s attempts to stop the vehicle, the driver, later identified as Tyland Archer, accelerated and refused to comply with the traffic stop.

Authorities state that the officer activated their siren and lights in an effort to halt the Challenger, but Archer continued to speed away, showing no signs of stopping.

As the officer decided to disengage from the pursuit, the Challenger, allegedly stolen from another jurisdiction, crashed into the wood line near the intersection of Harper Gault Road and Oakdale Road.

Tragically, Tyland Archer was trapped inside the vehicle, while Justin Villanueva was ejected from the car upon impact.

Villanueva was pronounced dead at the scene, while Archer was airlifted to Atrium where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigation and Response

Following the crash, the South Carolina Highway Patrol Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team was called in to conduct an independent investigation into the incident.

Additionally, the Rock Hill Police Department Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team launched an internal review of the events leading up to the fatal collision.

Authorities have confirmed that the Dodge Challenger involved in the accident was reported stolen from another jurisdiction, adding a layer of complexity to the case.

Conclusion

With the identities of the two individuals involved in the tragic accident now known, the community mourns the loss of Tyland Archer and Justin Villanueva.

As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help shed light on the events that led to this devastating outcome.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.

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Two people killed in wreck after driver stolen vehicle took off from traffic stop
People killed in wreck after driver stolen vehicle took off from traffic stop.