Chester County, SC (June 30, 2025) — A tragic head-on crash claimed three lives Friday night along Highway 49 in Chester County.

According to reports, South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to the deadly collision around 8:25 p.m. on June 27. Investigators say a northbound 2003 Honda Civic and a 2025 Toyota were involved in the head-on crash. The driver of the Honda Civic and a passenger in the Toyota died at the scene due to the impact. The other driver was rushed to a hospital in Spartanburg but later succumbed to their injuries.

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the collision as they work to piece together how the two vehicles ended up in each other’s path.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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