Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Four-Vehicle Collision in Lexington

Lexington, SC 11/8/26 - The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the man who died following a four-vehicle collision Saturday morning at the intersection of North Lake Drive and Pilgrim Church Road in Lexington.

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Timothy Dwight Coursey, 66, of Lexington.

According to Coroner Fisher, the collision occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. Saturday. Coursey was traveling eastbound on North Lake Drive when a truck attempting to turn left onto Pilgrim Church Road failed to yield the right of way to a westbound vehicle.

The westbound vehicle swerved and struck Coursey’s vehicle. The impact caused Coursey’s vehicle to collide with a fourth vehicle.

Coursey was transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later from injuries sustained in the collision. Officials confirmed that he was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The occupant of the westbound vehicle was also transported to a local hospital. Their condition has not been released.

The driver of the truck remained at the scene following the collision. The driver of the fourth vehicle was reported to be uninjured.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.