A 20-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on S.C. Highway 9 near Grace Avenue in Lancaster County around 11 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026. The 1999 Dodge pickup truck he was driving westbound veered off the right side of the road, hit a ditch, and collided with a tree, with the coroner confirming his death at the scene.
Victim Details
The sole occupant was a 20-year-old male whose identity awaits release pending family notification by the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.​
Investigation Status
The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lancaster County Coroner’s Office are actively investigating the cause, with no further details available yet. This aligns with ongoing roadway safety monitoring in the region, as noted in state fatality reports.
