AIKEN — One person died following a two-vehicle collision Thursday evening at the intersection of Whiskey Road and Chukker Creek Road.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:09 p.m., according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. The victim, identified as 28-year-old Summer Poole of New Ellenton, was riding a 2003 Honda motorcycle southbound on Whiskey Road when a northbound Honda Civic turned into her path. Poole's motorcycle collided with the Civic, resulting in her being pronounced dead at the scene at 6:53 p.m.
An autopsy is scheduled for next week in Newberry. The Aiken Department of Public Safety and the Coroner's Office are actively investigating the incident. Further information regarding the crash and any potential lane closures is not yet available.