**Tragic Crash Claims Five Lives in Spartanburg County**
In a devastating incident that shook the community of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, a weekend crash on the busy I-26 highway resulted in the loss of five lives. The identities of four of the victims have been officially confirmed by Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger, leaving a deep sense of sorrow and mourning in the hearts of many.
The fatal crash took place on a fateful Saturday evening, around 9:30 p.m., near mile marker 12 on I-26. According to reports from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the collision involved a commercial vehicle holder, a Toyota, and a Honda. The sequence of events unfolded when the commercial vehicle holder collided with the Toyota, causing it to veer across the cable barrier into the eastbound lane. Tragically, a Honda traveling eastbound on I-26 was unable to avoid the collision, resulting in a devastating impact.
Among the victims of this horrific accident were three children and two adults, all of whom were tragically killed in the wreck. The children, Ashton Isaiah Olley, 14, Jaicurious Treyvon Gist, 11, and Jalecia Andrea Gist, 8, along with the adults, Ashia Michelle Ballenger, 35, and Leroy Covington, 57, were all in the same vehicle. While the identities of four victims have been confirmed, DNA testing will be required to conclusively identify Leroy Covington.
Heartbreakingly, it was revealed that all the individuals involved in the crash were related, compounding the tragedy and loss for their family and loved ones. The driver of the truck, who survived the crash, was rushed to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.
As the community grapples with the shock and grief of this tragic event, investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Both the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are working tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to the fatal collision on I-26.
The devastating impact of this crash serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance while driving. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time of loss and mourning..
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