Coroner identifies woman who died in collision

Date of Incident: July 30, 2025

South Carolina Reporting Authority: South Carolina Highway Patrol

Type of Accident: Two-vehicle collision

Location of Accident: Rudy Mason Parkway near Willow Run Road, Aiken County, S.C.

Injuries: One fatality, one injured

Description of Accident: An eastbound minivan veered across the center line on Rudy Mason Parkway near Willow Run Road, colliding head‑on with a westbound tractor‑trailer. The minivan driver was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt‑force injuries. The truck operator sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office confirmed the fatality and noted an autopsy is scheduled. The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash, which caused significant traffic delays and prompted extended road closure.

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