17-Year-Old Aden Jumper of Mayesville Killed in Florence County Crash
SCRANTON, S.C. — A tragic single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning has claimed the life of a Florence County teen, officials confirmed.
According to Corporal David Jones with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Railroad Avenue near Willoughby Lane, just south of Scranton. A 2004 Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound when it veered off the roadway and struck a ditch.
There were three individuals inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. The front-seat passenger, identified as 17-year-old Aden Jumper of Mayesville, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a backseat passenger were not injured.
Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken officially identified the victim on Friday. The Carolina Academy in Lake City confirmed that Jumper was a rising senior at the school.
“Our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our outgoing and loving student, classmate, teammate, friend, brother,” the school said in an emotional tribute shared on social media.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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