A fatal crash in Lexington County, S.C., on Friday around 5:20 p.m. claimed the life of 65-year-old Michael James Turner from Gilbert, who was driving a 2018 Ford pickup on Calks Ferry Road near Liberty Hill Road. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that Turner’s vehicle crossed left of center into the eastbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2025 Toyota truck, which then veered off the road and struck a tree.
Incident Details
- The Toyota’s driver escaped injury.
- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified Turner as the sole fatality.
- SCHP’s investigation into the cause remains active.
This head-on collision highlights risks of crossing center lines on rural roads like Calks Ferry. Condolences to Turner’s loved ones in Gilbert—another somber weekend on South Carolina highways. Local connections for you in the Midlands area?
