AIKEN – An unidentified driver was killed in a crash on Old Barnwell Road on October 28, authorities confirmed.
According to the Aiken County Coroner's Office, a 2011 Hyundai Sonata was traveling south when it veered off the roadway to the right, struck a tree, and subsequently caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at 3:18 p.m.
The identity of the driver remains unknown due to thermal injuries sustained in the fire. An autopsy is scheduled in Newberry to determine the cause of death and assist with identification.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident. Emergency response teams were on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.