James Rayan Weikel dies in fatal Sumter County pedestrian crash
Fatal Sumter County pedestrian crash death of James Rayan Weikel – Obituary.
James Rayan Weikel, 42, of Kershaw County, tragically lost his life in a pedestrian accident on December 4, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. in Sumter County, when Weikel was struck by a pickup truck while walking along Black River Road. He was wearing dark clothing and was in an unlit area near the intersection with Rice Drive when he was hit by a 2012 Suzuki pickup. Weikel died at the scene from his injuries. The truck’s driver was unharmed, and no other injuries were reported. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Sumter County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the accident. An autopsy will be performed at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.