A fatal crash occurred in McCormick County, South Carolina, claiming the life of Donna Scott Lackey, a 75-year-old resident of Modoc, S.C. The incident took place on Thursday around 4:40 p.m. on South Main Street near U.S. Highway 221. According to authorities, the driver veered off one side of the road, overcorrected, crossed to the other side, descended an embankment, and crashed.
Crash Details
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported the single-vehicle accident, with the McCormick County Sheriff’s Office confirming the victim’s identity. No other injuries were mentioned in initial reports. The cause remains under investigation, focusing on the overcorrection maneuver.
Location Context
South Main Street near U.S. Highway 221 is a key route in rural McCormick County, prone to such roadway departure incidents. Modoc, a small community nearby, aligns with the victim’s residence.
