Jessica Lee Burch, 36, died after her SUV crashed into a tree on Pond Branch Road in Lexington County, South Carolina
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/19/2023 - 6:53amAccident Date:
Tuesday, October 17, 2023Woman killed in crash with tree after swerving to avoid another car, SC officials say
At about 5:50 p.m., Burch was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer east on Pond Branch Road, according to Master Trooper Gary Miller of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. At the intersection with Bethlehem Circle, an unknown vehicle, believed to be a white sedan, turned left from that road onto Pond Branch Road, Miller said.
SCHP: One killed in hit and run
Troopers say at 5:50am, a white sedan pulled out in front of a Trailblazer on Pond Branch Rd. near Bethlehem Circle. In an effort to avoid a collision troopers say the driver of the Trailbazer, Jessica Burch, swerved off of the road hitting a tree.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Road DeparturePeople Involved:
Jessica Lee Burch
Roadway:
Pond Branch RoadCity:
Lexington, SCCounty:
Lexington County, SCArea:
Columbia, SC