Aiken County, September 27, 2025
News Summary
Aiken County has reported three tragic fatal accidents, with two men dead and one injured following separate incidents involving a single-vehicle crash and an ATV accident. The deceased include 29-year-old Ke’Lonte Stanley from a car crash on Wire Road and 47-year-old David Stringfield from a crash in Augusta. Additionally, 28-year-old Tristin Hill succumbed to injuries after losing control of his ATV in Monetta. Investigations are ongoing as the community mourns the loss of these individuals.
Aiken County Reports Three Fatal Accidents, Leaving Two Dead and One Injured
A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Aiken County on Friday morning. The accident occurred on Wire Road near Uncle Duck Road at approximately 7:15 a.m. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 29-year-old Ke’Lonte Stanley. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:45 a.m. from injuries sustained in the accident.
The crash involved a 1994 Acura sedan that was traveling northbound in the 3000 block of Wire Road when it left the roadway, overturned, and ejected Stanley. A toxicology analysis is currently pending as part of the investigation. Both the Aiken County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol are actively involved in investigating the incident.
In an unrelated crash in Augusta, a 47-year-old man named David Stringfield was killed on Mike Padgett Highway at the Burke County line. Additional reports indicate that a 28-year-old man named Tristin Hill died following a fatal ATV accident in Monetta, SC, on Thursday. Hill was operating a Bombardier quad runner that was traveling south on Old Shoals Road when he lost control and was ejected onto the roadway. The ATV accident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Emergency responders airlifted Hill to Wellstar MCG, where he succumbed to his injuries at 5:55 p.m. Hill was pronounced dead at the scene by the troopers and was the only occupant of the vehicle. A toxicology analysis is also pending for Tristin Hill’s case.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Hill was a lifelong resident and worked as a maintenance technician at Michelin Tires. He graduated from Silver Bluff High School and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. A graveside service for Tristin Hill is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Southlawn Cemetery.
Authorities are continuing their investigations into both the ATV accident and the crash involving Ke’Lonte Stanley. The community mourns the loss of these individuals as further details surrounding the incidents are forthcoming.
Summary of Recent Fatal Accidents in Aiken County
| Victim | Age | Type of Accident | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Lonte Stanley | 29 | Car Crash | Deceased |
| David Stringfield | 47 | Car Crash | Deceased |
| Tristin Hill | 28 | ATV Accident | Deceased |
FAQs
What happened in Aiken County on Friday morning?
A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Aiken County on Friday morning.
Who was the deceased man identified in the crash?
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 29-year-old Ke’Lonte Stanley.
Where did the crash involving Ke’Lonte Stanley occur?
The crash occurred on Wire Road near Uncle Duck Road at around 7:15 a.m.
What is the condition of the other victims in the recent accidents?
In another unrelated crash in Augusta, a 47-year-old man named David Stringfield was killed, and a 28-year-old man named Tristin Hill died following a fatal ATV accident in Monetta, SC, on Thursday.
What was Tristin Hill doing at the time of his accident?
Hill was operating a Bombardier quad runner traveling south on Old Shoals Road when he lost control and was ejected onto the roadway.
What was the outcome for Tristin Hill after his ATV accident?
Emergency responders airlifted Hill to Wellstar MCG, where he succumbed to his injuries at 5:55 p.m.
Are further investigations ongoing in these accidents?
Authorities are continuing their investigations into both the ATV accident and the crash involving Ke’Lonte Stanley.
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Additional Resources
- WRDW: 28-year-old ID’d in fatal Aiken County ATV crash
- WDBJ7: Person taken to hospital after Moneta crash
- WSET: Serious injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash in Bedford County
- WDBJ7: 1 trapped, taken to hospital after Moneta car crash
- The Augusta Press: Aiken County man dies in ATV accident on Old Shoals Road
- Wikipedia: Traffic Collisions
- Google Search: Aiken County accidents
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Automobile Accident
- Google News: Aiken County ATV accident
- Google Scholar: Traffic Safety
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