Executive Summary
- The crash occurred Thursday night on Victor Avenue Extension near J. Verne Smith Parkway.
- Police identified the deceased driver as Seferino Contreras Alvarado.
- Preliminary reports indicate the 2019 Ford Explorer left the roadway and struck a tree.
- The Greer Police Department and Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office are investigating.
The Greer Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred late Thursday evening on Victor Avenue Extension. According to law enforcement officials, officers responded to the scene near J. Verne Smith Parkway shortly after 11 p.m.
A preliminary investigation by the department indicates that the driver of a 2019 white Ford Explorer lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Authorities confirmed that the driver, identified as Seferino Contreras Alvarado, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries.
The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office is coordinating with the Greer Police Department on the ongoing inquiry. Police have stated that the investigation remains active as they work to determine the precise cause of the accident.
Investigative Outlook
As the Greer Police Department continues its examination of the incident, the focus will likely turn to determining the specific factors contributing to the vehicle’s departure from the roadway. Traffic reconstruction units typically analyze physical evidence at the scene and vehicle data to rule out mechanical failure or environmental conditions. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the department at 864-848-2151 to assist in the investigation.
