Whitney Gillespie dies in fatal Anderson County car crash

Whitney Gillespie dies in fatal Anderson County car crash

Fatal Anderson County car crash death of Whitney Gillespie – Obituary

Whitney Gillespie, 32, was identified as the driver who lost her life in a deadly traffic collision Friday evening in Anderson County, South Carolina, authorities confirmed.

The crash happened in the Pendleton area as a passenger vehicle was turning from Highway 76 onto Mays Street. Officials said the driver lost control during the turn and collided with a tractor-trailer that was parked along the roadway.

Gillespie was pronounced dead at the scene. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office reported that she died from blunt force trauma to the head as a result of the impact.

A passenger traveling in the same vehicle survived the crash but suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital for medical treatment. No further details about the passenger’s condition have been released.

The circumstances surrounding why the tractor-trailer was parked on the roadway have raised questions, as large commercial vehicles are generally not expected to be stopped along active travel lanes. Investigators have not yet released information explaining the truck’s presence at the location.

The crash remains under review as authorities continue to examine whether roadway conditions, vehicle placement, or other factors may have contributed to the fatal incident.