Old Chapin Road Vehicle Fatality

Lexington, SC 12/31/2025 - Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died in a two-vehicle accident in the 500 block of Old Chapin Road in the Lexington area of Lexington County on December 30, 2025, at approximately 06:38 PM. 

According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Cheryl S. Deichmann, 78, of Lexington was traveling westbound on Old Chapin Road when she struck a vehicle traveling eastbound on Old Chapin Road.  Ms. Deichmann, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to an area hospital with injuries.  

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

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