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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Under Investigation Following Crash Into Building in Howard County
Authorities in Howard County are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in Columbia on Monday.
Emergency crews responded to the scene at approximately 9375 Gerwig Lane, where a vehicle had crashed into a commercial building, resulting in a partial structural collapse.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a single occupant inside the vehicle.
Tragically, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. Structural engineers were called in to assess the integrity of the building due to the extent of the damage.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Howard County Police Department.
AIKEN, S.C. โ A 19-year-old Aiken woman was killed Monday night after the vehicle she was driving left the roadway and crashed into a tree before catching fire, according to the Aiken County Coronerโs Office.
The fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 9:12 p.m. in the 400 block of Monetta Street. A Honda Civic was traveling northbound when it veered off the roadway, struck a tree and burst into flames.
The driver was identified as Damira Hammonds, 19, of Aiken.
She was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 9:43 p.m.
A passenger in the Honda Civic survived the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries. Authorities have not released additional information about the passengerโs condition.
The Aiken County Coronerโs Office said an autopsy is expected to be scheduled later this week in Newberry to assist in determining the official cause of death.
The Aiken County Coronerโs Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating the crash. Officials have not released additional details about what caused the Honda Civic to leave the roadway.