Coroner identifies victim of Old Orangeburg Rd crash

Red Bank, SC - Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of an individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 1200 block of Old Orangeburg Road at approximately 9:15 PM on September 26, 2017.

According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Jon Anthony Smith, 56, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the collision. Mr. Smith's vehicle was struck by another vehicle as he turned left onto Old Orangeburg Road from Bill Williamson Court. Mr. Smith, who was the only occupant of his vehicle, was wearing a seatbelt.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.