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19-Year-Old Damira Hammonds Killed in Fiery Crash on Monetta Street in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. — 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 Coroner’s 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 passenger’s condition.
The Aiken County Coroner’s 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 Coroner’s 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.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Authorities are responding to an initial report of an incident involving a small aircraft at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) in San Diego.
The airport is located at 3750 John J. Montgomery Drive, where officials are investigating the reported aircraft incident.
Details about what happened, including whether anyone was injured or the extent of any damage, have not yet been released.
Emergency crews and authorities are expected to assess the situation and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further information is expected to be released as officials continue their response and investigation.