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Rock Hill driver killed, second driver hurt in York County crash, SC troopers say

South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Lancaster County on Dec. 29, 2023, officials said.
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Lancaster County on Dec. 29, 2023, officials said. online@thestate.com

One driver was killed and another was hurt in a two-vehicle collision near Rock Hill Thursday, officials said.

The crash happened before 11 a.m. on Lesslie Highway near Stone Post Lane, southeast of Rock Hill, said Cpl. David Jones of the S.C. Highway Patrol. A GMC truck collided with a Kia sedan, Jones said.

The Kia driver, Stephanie McMullen, 53, of Rock Hill, died at the scene, said Sabrina Gast, York County Coroner.

The truck overturned after it went off the road following the collision, Jones said. The driver of the truck, whose name was not released, was taken to a hospital with injuries, Jones said.

The fatal wreck remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol and coroner.

This story was originally published January 12, 2024 at 8:41 AM.

Andrew Dys
The Herald
Andrew Dys covers breaking news and public safety for The Herald, where he has been a reporter and columnist since 2000. He has won 51 South Carolina Press Association awards for his coverage of crime, race, justice, and people. He is author of the book “Slice of Dys” and his work is in the U.S. Library of Congress.
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