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Lexington County Coroner's Office Accredited - International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, June, 2026.

Population - 293,991

699 square miles

With a rich historical background and promises of a strong future, Lexington County provides a diverse community, endless economic opportunities and prosperous growth. Located in the Midlands of South Carolina, Lexington County is known as one of the fastest growing areas in the state and region. As a leader in business and industry, Lexington County provides an outstanding quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. Featuring a temperate climate, convenient location and access to Lake Murray, Lexington County offers exceptional recreational and residential opportunities.

10/14/2026

Fairview Road Vehicle Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 1700 block of Fairview Road in the Pelion area of Lexington County on October 13, 2026, at approximately 7:17 AM.

According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Hillary Rain Rish, 35, of Leesville, was traveling westbound on Fairview Road when a vehicle traveling eastbound hit her head-on. Ms. Rish, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The two occupants of the other vehicle were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the incident.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Ms. Rish.

10/12/2026

US 321 Vehicle Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the 4400 block of US 321 in the Gaston area of Lexington County on October 11, 2026, at approximately 2:50 AM.

According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Fidel Gongora Martinez, 18, of Columbia, was traveling northbound on US 321 when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Mr. Gongora Martinez, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the incident.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Gongora Martinez.

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.The Lexington County Coroner’s Office honors those we’ve lost, celebrates sur...
10/01/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office honors those we’ve lost, celebrates survivors, and supports those still fighting. Early detection matters—know your risk and stay current with recommended screenings. 💗

09/21/2026

Highway 378 Vehicle Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a four-vehicle accident in the 2600 block of Highway 378 in the Gilbert area of Lexington County on September 20, 2026, at approximately 11:34 AM.

According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Stacey Brooks, 50, of Columbia, was the passenger in a vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 378 when it crossed left of center, striking three vehicles traveling westbound. Ms. Brooks was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The drivers of the vehicles were transported to area hospitals with unknown injuries.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the incident.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Ms. Brooks.

09/09/2026

I-26 Westbound Pedestrian Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident at the 105 mile-marker westbound of I-26 in the Columbia area of Lexington County on September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:10 AM.

According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Robert Edward Dove, 42, of Easley, SC, was walking in the roadway on I-26 when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound. Mr. Dove was pronounced dead on scene due to the injuries sustained in the collision. The driver of the vehicle that struck Mr. Dove remained on scene and was not injured.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol continue to investigate the incident.

09/01/2026

Frink Street Pedestrian Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in the 1800 block of Frink Street in the Cayce area of Lexington County on August 23, 2026, shortly before 3:30 AM.

According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Janyne Renee Mbeng, 37, of Cayce, was walking in the roadway on Frink Street when she was struck by a vehicle traveling on Frink Street. Ms. Mbeng was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained in the collision. The driver of the vehicle that struck Ms. Mbeng did not stop at the scene or report the accident.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol MAIT, and the Cayce Police Department continue to investigate the incident.

08/06/2026

Lexington County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jillian Hope Olson Preliminary Autopsy Results.

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the preliminary results of the autopsy of Jillian Hope Olson, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department Deputy who died in the line of duty while diving on Lake Murray on July 30, 2026.

A forensic autopsy was performed at the Medical University of Charleston on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 08:30 A.M. and the results of that autopsy concluded that the cause of death for Miss Olson was determined to be fresh water drowning. The circumstances that led to the death of Miss Olson remain
under the investigation of the Department of Natural Resources, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, as well as the Lexington County Coroner's Office.

We send our deepest condolences to Jillian Hope Olson's family and friends, to her dive team members and fellow Officers at the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, and to all who knew and loved her just as we did here at the Lexington County Coroner's Office.

07/09/2026

Swansea Traffic Fatality Identified.

July 9, 2026
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the identity of the person who was killed in a three-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer on July 8, 2026 at the intersection of W.E. Jeffcoat Road and Hwy 6 in the Swansea area of Lexington County at approximately 06:50 A.M.

Coroner Fisher states that Mr. Donerell M. Lykes, 36, of Columbia was operating a vehicle that was
traveling north on W.E. Jeffcoat Road when he failed to stop for the stop sign at W.E. Jeffcoat Road at
Hwy 6 and his vehicle was struck in the intersection by a tractor-trailer traveling east on Hwy 6. Mr. Lykes, who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected from his vehicle and was then struck by another vehicle that was traveling west on Hwy 6. The 3rd vehicle left the scene of the accident prior to arrival of first responders. Mr. Lykes was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol MAIT and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Lykes.

06/29/2026

I77 at I-26 Interchange Traffic Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the identity of the person who was killed in a single motorcycle accident that occurred on June 28, 2026 at approximately 02:35 A.M. on I-77 at the I-26 Interchange at MM 1 in Lexington County.

Coroner Fisher states that Mr. Pablo Marcelo Caballero Molina, 21, of Hopkins, S.C was operating a motorcycle traveling Southbound on I-77 just after MM1 at a high rate of speed when he struck a concrete barrier and was ejected. Mr. Caballero Molina was wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries he received in the accident.

The accident remains under the investigation of the South Carolina Highway Patrol as well as the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Caballero Molina.

06/29/2026

Calks Ferry/ Old Charleston Road Traffic Fatality

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the person who was killed in a vehicle vs. moped collision on June 27, 2026 at approximately 9:25 P.M. at the intersection of Calks Ferry Road and Old Charleston Road in Lexington County.

Coroner Fisher states that Mr. Russell Douglas Fowler, 40, of Pelion was riding a moped and traveling southbound on Calks Ferry Road when a vehicle traveling eastbound on Old Charleston Road struck the moped. Mr. Fowler was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries he received from the collision. The driver and a passenger in the vehicle that struck Mr. Fowler were uninjured and remained on scene.

The collision remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol as well as the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr. Fowler.

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