Emoni Nicole Chaplin, a 27-year-old from Orangeburg, died Saturday in a pedestrian-vehicle collision on John C. Calhoun Drive in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle identified her and stated she was pronounced dead at the scene, with the cause and manner of death still under investigation.​
Incident Details
The crash occurred on John C. Calhoun Drive, a road near South Carolina State University and Orangeburg Municipal Airport, though exact time and location details remain unavailable [query]. No other injuries were reported, and the coroner’s office continues probing the circumstances.​
Coroner Background
Sean Fogle, a Holly Hill native with over 22 years in medicolegal death investigations, assumed office as Orangeburg County Coroner in January 2025 after winning election in November 2024. He previously served as Chief Deputy Coroner and holds memberships in key organizations like the South Carolina Coroners Association.​
2025 Traffic Fatalities
Through December 28, 2025, South Carolina recorded at least 879 road deaths statewide, including 29 in Orangeburg County . This incident adds to the county’s toll, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
