A fatal collision occurred on US 52 near Butterbean Road in Berkeley County, South Carolina, around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. A 2004 Honda SUV traveling east crossed left of center and struck a westbound GMC SUV, resulting in the GMC driver’s death at the scene. The Honda driver sustained injuries and was hospitalized for treatment.​
Victim Identification
The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Jessica Nicole Way, a 31-year-old woman from Alcolu, South Carolina. She was the driver of the GMC SUV and pronounced dead on-site due to the impact.​
Investigation Status
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is actively investigating the crash, with no additional details released on contributing factors as of early December 2025. No charges have been announced pending the ongoing probe.
