The Newberry County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday. Coroner Laura Kneece confirmed that 48-year-old Marisela Gaither, a Winnsboro resident, lost her life in the collision on the 300 block of St. Phillips Church Road in Newberry County.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but authorities have not yet released additional information about how the crash happened or whether other vehicles or individuals were involved.
An autopsy is scheduled for later this week to determine the exact cause of Gaither’s death. This examination may also provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The investigation is ongoing and being conducted jointly by the Newberry County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Officials are actively working to gather more information and piece together what led to this tragic incident.
No updates have been provided regarding possible contributing factors such as weather conditions, road status, or the involvement of drugs or alcohol. Investigators are focusing on a thorough review of the facts before drawing any conclusions.
Anyone with information related to the crash is urged to contact the Newberry County Coroner’s Office or the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Leave a Reply