POWDERSVILLE, South Carolina — One person is dead and another was hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash in Anderson County early Thursday morning, September 24, 2026.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened at approximately 1:50 a.m. when a 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling on River Road near Old Anderson Road left the roadway and struck an embankment.
Two people were inside the truck.
One occupant was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second person was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Anderson County Coroner’s Office had not publicly released the deceased person’s identity as of the latest update.
The crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
What Happened in the Anderson County Crash?
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol information reported by FOX Carolina, the Dodge Ram was traveling along River Road when it went off the roadway and hit an embankment at about 1:50 a.m.
WSPA similarly reports that the pickup was traveling north on River Road when it left the right side of the roadway near Old Anderson Road and struck the embankment.
Emergency responders found two occupants in the vehicle.
One person could not be saved and was pronounced dead.
The other occupant survived and was transported to a hospital.
No public update reviewed has yet disclosed that person’s condition.
Anderson County Fatal Crash Information
| Detail | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Incident | Single-vehicle fatal crash |
| Location | River Road near Old Anderson Road, Powdersville, South Carolina |
| County | Anderson County |
| Date | September 24, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 1:50 a.m. |
| Vehicle | 2018 Dodge Ram pickup |
| Occupants | Two |
| Fatalities | One |
| Hospitalized | One |
| Deceased Identified? | Not yet publicly identified |
| Cause of Crash | Under investigation |
| Investigating Agency | South Carolina Highway Patrol |
| Coroner Involved | Anderson County Coroner’s Office |
One Occupant Pronounced Dead
Authorities have confirmed one fatality.
The Anderson County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene following the overnight collision. WSPA reported that one occupant was pronounced deceased while the other was taken to a nearby hospital.
Officials had not released the deceased person’s name in the latest information reviewed.
That means no age, hometown, family information or funeral arrangements should yet be attributed to the victim.
The coroner generally waits until identification is established and next of kin have been notified before releasing a victim’s name publicly.
Second Occupant Taken to Hospital
The second person inside the Dodge Ram survived the initial crash and was transported to a hospital.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the person’s name, age or current medical condition.
FOX Carolina described the second occupant as hospitalized but did not provide further information about the severity of the injuries.
Until officials provide an update, reports describing that individual as being in critical or stable condition would be speculative.
What Caused the Powdersville Crash?
The cause remains under investigation.
South Carolina Highway Patrol’s preliminary information establishes that the Dodge Ram traveled off the roadway and struck an embankment.
Investigators have not publicly determined why the truck left the road.
There is currently no confirmed information establishing speed, alcohol or drug involvement, distracted driving, mechanical failure, weather conditions or another factor as contributing to the crash.
Those determinations may require examination of the vehicle, roadway evidence and witness information.
Earlier Reports Mentioned Old Anderson Road
Early reports described the crash as occurring on Old Anderson Road.
Subsequent South Carolina Highway Patrol information provided a more specific description, saying the Dodge Ram went off River Road near Anderson/Old Anderson Road and struck an embankment.
That explains slight differences between early reports concerning the precise roadway name.
The crash occurred in the Powdersville area of Anderson County.
Deceased Victim Has Not Yet Been Identified
The identity of the person killed remained withheld Thursday morning.
The Anderson County Coroner’s Office had not publicly provided the person’s:
- name,
- age,
- hometown,
- cause of death,
- or funeral arrangements.
Because identification has not been released, this should currently be treated as a fatal accident report rather than a named obituary.
Once the coroner identifies the victim, obituary and family information should come from an official funeral home, relatives or another authoritative source rather than speculation.
Cause and Manner of Death Await Coroner Findings
The circumstances strongly indicate that the death resulted from injuries sustained in the crash, but the Anderson County Coroner’s Office had not yet released a formal cause and manner of death in the current reports.
The Coroner’s Office investigates deaths involving trauma, including traffic accidents, and determines the official cause and manner of death.
A later update may provide more specific findings after investigators complete their work and notify family members.
South Carolina Highway Patrol Investigating
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the traffic investigation.
Investigators will likely seek to determine why the truck left River Road before striking the embankment.
No citation, criminal charge or arrest connected with the crash has been publicly announced.
The investigation remained active Thursday morning.
Separate Fatal Pedestrian Crash Also Happened in Anderson County Thursday
Residents should be aware that authorities responded to another fatal crash elsewhere in Anderson County Thursday morning.
In that separate incident, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Highway 28 Bypass and Frampton Street shortly before 7 a.m. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital and later died.
That incident is not the same crash as the overnight Powdersville wreck.
The Powdersville collision happened around 1:50 a.m. and involved a Dodge Ram with two occupants, while the later Highway 28 incident involved a pedestrian.
Keeping the two investigations separate is important as additional details emerge.
No Obituary or Funeral Information Yet
Because authorities have not released the Powdersville victim’s identity, no verified obituary or funeral arrangements can currently be connected to the crash.
Information that remains unavailable includes the victim’s family, occupation, age, visitation arrangements, funeral service and burial information.
Those details may become available after relatives have been notified.
Final Anderson County Crash Update
As of September 24, 2026, one person has been confirmed dead and another hospitalized following an overnight single-vehicle crash in Powdersville, South Carolina.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a 2018 Dodge Ram carrying two people was traveling on River Road near Old Anderson Road shortly before 2 a.m. when it left the roadway and struck an embankment.
One occupant died at the scene.
The second occupant was transported to a nearby hospital, but authorities have not released an updated condition.
The Anderson County Coroner’s Office has not yet publicly identified the deceased person.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the deadly Anderson County crash happen?
The crash occurred on River Road near Old Anderson Road in the Powdersville area of Anderson County, South Carolina.
When did the crash happen?
South Carolina Highway Patrol says it happened at approximately 1:50 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026.
How many people were in the vehicle?
Two occupants were inside the 2018 Dodge Ram.
How many people died?
One occupant was pronounced dead.
Was anyone else injured?
Yes. The other occupant was transported to a nearby hospital. Their condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Who was killed in the crash?
The Anderson County Coroner’s Office had not released the victim’s identity in the latest information reviewed.
What caused the crash?
The cause remains under investigation. Authorities have confirmed the pickup left the roadway and struck an embankment but have not announced why it left the road.
Is there an obituary for the victim?
Not yet. Because the deceased person’s identity has not been publicly released, no verified obituary or funeral information can currently be linked to the crash.
Disclaimer
This article reflects information released through South Carolina Highway Patrol reporting and the Anderson County Coroner’s Office as of September 24, 2026. One death and one hospitalization are confirmed, but the deceased person’s identity, formal cause of death, surviving occupant’s medical condition and cause of the collision had not yet been publicly released. Those details should be updated when authorities provide additional verified information.