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South Carolina Woman Killed in Crash, Coroner Says
Two others hospitalized following deadly wreck in Lexington County
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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A 70-year-old woman from Prosperity, South Carolina was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Friday evening in Lexington County. The crash occurred at the intersection of North Lee Street and Summerland Avenue when the woman's Chevrolet Trax SUV collided with a Chevrolet Suburban. The driver and a passenger in the Suburban were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns on South Carolina's roads, with the state seeing a high number of fatal crashes in recent years. The investigation into the cause of this specific collision could provide insights to help improve road safety and prevent similar accidents in the future.
The details
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Friday. Jaroslava Cameron, the 70-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Trax, was traveling west on North Lee Street when her vehicle collided with a southbound Chevrolet Suburban at the intersection with Summerland Avenue. Cameron, who was wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. The driver and a passenger in the Suburban were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, though it's unclear if they were also wearing seatbelts.
- The crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2026.
- Through February 22, 2026, at least 93 people had died on South Carolina roads this year.
- In 2025, a minimum of 914 people were killed in collisions in South Carolina.
The players
Jaroslava Cameron
A 70-year-old resident of Prosperity, South Carolina who was killed in the crash.
Margaret Fisher
The Lexington County Coroner who confirmed Cameron's death and described it as an accident.
Hannah Davidson
A Master Trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol who provided details on the crash.
What’s next
The Highway Patrol and coroner's office are continuing to investigate the wreck to determine the exact cause.
The takeaway
This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of road safety in South Carolina, where fatal crashes have remained a persistent issue. The investigation into this collision could help identify ways to improve driver education, infrastructure, or enforcement to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
