Executive Summary
- A fatal crash occurred Tuesday evening on Old Chapin Road in Lexington, South Carolina.
- The collision involved an eastbound 2008 Toyota Tacoma and a westbound 2008 Toyota Sienna.
- SCHP confirmed the driver of the minivan died as a result of the crash.
- Investigators are working to determine the cause of the accident.
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A collision between a pickup truck and a minivan resulted in a fatality on Tuesday evening in Lexington, according to reports from the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP).
Authorities stated that the crash occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Old Chapin Road near the intersection with Vista Oaks Drive. Investigators identified the vehicles involved as a 2008 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, which was traveling east, and a 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan, which was traveling west.
According to the Highway Patrol, the two vehicles collided on the roadway. Emergency responders confirmed that the driver of the Toyota Sienna succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Officials have not released the identity of the deceased or additional details regarding the condition of the other driver.
Investigative Outlook
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the specific cause of the collision. In fatal traffic incidents of this nature, accident reconstruction teams typically analyze skid marks, vehicle data recorders, and environmental conditions to determine factors such as speed or lane departure. As the inquiry is in its preliminary stages, no determinations regarding fault or potential traffic violations have been made public.
