Greenville County, September 28, 2025
News Summary
A tragic accident on S.C. Highway 290 in Greenville County resulted in the death of 35-year-old Christopher Lee Waldner. The collision involved a Honda vehicle that crossed the center line and collided with an SUV. While Waldner was pronounced dead at the scene, two individuals in the SUV were injured and taken to the hospital. This incident is currently under investigation by local authorities amidst a recent spike in serious accidents in the area.
Greenville County, South Carolina – One person is dead following a crash in Greenville County. The wreck occurred on Friday evening, September 27, 2025, around 9:35 p.m., when a driver was operating a Honda vehicle east on S.C. Highway 290/Locust Hill Road. The Honda crossed the center line and collided with an SUV traveling in the opposite lane.
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Christopher Lee Waldner from Taylors, South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death for Waldner to be multiple blunt force injuries while ruling the manner of death as an accident. In the collision, two people in the SUV sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
The crash is currently under investigation by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol. This incident is part of a troubling series of recent accidents in the area.
In a separate incident, another crash occurred on Monday, September 30, 2025, around 8:15 p.m. on Roper Mountain Road near Farringdon Drive, resulting in the death of a driver from Georgia, identified as 53-year-old Natasha Beasley. Similar to the earlier accident, investigations are ongoing.
Additionally, an earlier incident involved a motorcycle crash on I-85 Southbound near mile marker 51, blocking traffic around 12:30 a.m. on that Sunday. A motorcyclist involved in that crash was pronounced dead at the scene; the victim’s identity was not released immediately. That motorcyclist was later identified as 53-year-old Calvin McCoppin, Jr. from Abbeville, South Carolina. The cause of death for McCoppin was also determined to be blunt force trauma, and his death was ruled an accident.
The authorities are reminding drivers to stay conscientious on the roads, especially with the increasing number of serious accidents reported in the area. The investigations are a priority for both the Greenville County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol, as they aim to understand the full circumstances surrounding these tragic events.
Recent Accident Summary
| Date | Victim(s) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2025 | Christopher Lee Waldner (35) | Collision between Honda and SUV on S.C. Highway 290/Locust Hill Road |
| September 30, 2025 | Natasha Beasley (53) | Crash on Roper Mountain Road |
| September 30, 2025 | Calvin McCoppin, Jr. (53) | Motorcycle crash on I-85 Southbound near mile marker 51 |
Ongoing Investigations
The investigation into each crash is ongoing, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Greenville County Coroner’s Office actively involved. Residents are urged to stay informed and mindful of road safety.
FAQ
What happened in the accident on S.C. Highway 290 on September 27, 2025?
One person is dead following a crash in Greenville County. The wreck occurred on Friday evening, September 27, 2025, around 9:35 p.m., when a driver was operating a Honda vehicle east on S.C. Highway 290/Locust Hill Road. The Honda crossed the center line and collided with an SUV traveling in the opposite lane.
Who was killed in the recent car crash?
The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Christopher Lee Waldner from Taylors, South Carolina.
What other recent incidents occurred in Greenville County?
Another crash occurred on Monday, September 30, 2025, around 8:15 p.m. on Roper Mountain Road near Farringdon Drive, resulting in the death of a driver from Georgia, identified as 53-year-old Natasha Beasley. Additionally, a motorcycle crash occurred on I-85 Southbound near mile marker 51, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Calvin McCoppin, Jr. from Abbeville, South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- WSPA: One Dead Following Greenville County Crash
- Wikipedia: Greyhound Bus Crash
- WYFF4: Driver Killed in Crash
- Google Search: Greenville County Car Crash
- Fox Carolina: Motorcyclist Dies in Crash
- Google Scholar: Traffic Safety in South Carolina
- WYFF4: One Killed on I-85
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic Accidents
- Fox Carolina: Coroner Responds to Crash
- Google News: Greenville Accidents
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