Single-vehicle crash kills driver on Highway 28 in Abbeville County

The investigation remains ongoing by the coroner's office and South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:21am

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A single-vehicle crash left one person dead in Abbeville County, South Carolina, on Tuesday morning. The Abbeville County Coroner's Office was called around 7:45 a.m. to respond to the crash on Highway 28 between Shrine Club Road and Magnolia Drive. According to Coroner Brad Evans, 34-year-old Codi L. Crawford of Abbeville was traveling south on Hwy 28 when the crash occurred.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes on rural highways are a serious public safety concern in many parts of South Carolina, with factors like high speeds, winding roads, and lack of safety features contributing to a disproportionate number of deadly incidents. This tragedy highlights the need for continued infrastructure improvements and driver education to reduce such incidents.

The details

The investigation into the cause of the single-vehicle crash that killed Codi L. Crawford remains ongoing by the Abbeville County Coroner's Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol. Emergency responders from Abbeville County EMS, Fire, Sheriff's Office, and the state Highway Patrol all responded to the scene.

  • The Abbeville County Coroner's Office was called around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 to respond to the crash.

The players

Codi L. Crawford

A 34-year-old resident of Abbeville, South Carolina who was killed in the single-vehicle crash on Highway 28.

Brad Evans

The Abbeville County Coroner who responded to the scene of the fatal crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident on a rural South Carolina highway underscores the need for continued investment in road safety improvements and driver education programs to help prevent such devastating losses of life.