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Fatal Golf Cart Accident Claims Life in Aiken

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An 86-year-old man, identified as Ronald New, died in a tragic golf cart accident in Aiken, South Carolina. The incident occurred early Saturday morning when his golf cart lost control and crashed into a ditch, resulting in fatal injuries. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating the cause of the accident, with toxicology tests pending. This incident raises concerns about road safety, as Aiken County has experienced multiple fatalities related to traffic incidents this year.

Aiken, South Carolina

An 86-year-old man was killed in a golf cart accident early Saturday morning, August 10, 2025. The incident took place at approximately 12:40 a.m. at the intersection of Powell Pond Road and Scotch Lane, where the Aiken County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Ronald New, a resident of Aiken. According to reports, New was driving an EZ-GO golf cart westward on Powell Pond Road when the vehicle lost control and veered off the left side of the roadway.

The golf cart subsequently crashed into a ditch, resulting in New being ejected from the vehicle. Unfortunately, he suffered severe blunt force injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:10 a.m.

Officials noted that no other injuries were reported from this single-vehicle collision. The investigation into why the golf cart veered off the road is currently underway by both the Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Toxicology tests are also pending as part of the investigation.

This tragic accident is part of a broader concern regarding traffic safety in South Carolina. As of August 3, 2025, the state has seen at least 497 fatalities on its roads in the current year. In comparison, the year 2024 reported 948 deaths in road-related incidents.

Aiken County has not been exempt from these alarming statistics; it has recorded at least 11 fatalities related to crashes in 2025 with a total of 28 deaths noted in 2024. This underscores the ongoing issue of road safety in the area, prompting continued attention from local authorities and community leaders.

The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is diligently investigating the circumstances surrounding New’s accident, working alongside the South Carolina Highway Patrol to piece together the details of the tragic event. The community mourns the loss of Ronald New, who was a long-time resident of the area.

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