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Head-on crash in Cayce claims life of West Columbia woman

Another driver was also injured in the crash and taken to an area hospital.

CAYCE, S.C. — The Lexington County Coroner's Office has released new details related to a Friday night crash in Cayce.

According to a statement from Coroner Margaret Fisher, the crash happened around 11 p.m. in the 800 block of Alexander Road.

According to Fisher, the driver, identified as 38-year-old Jessica Ann Shiltz of West Columbia was driving west on the road and negotiating a curve when she crossed the center line and hit another vehicle head-on. 

Shiltz, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time according to the coroner's office, died at the scene. Investigators said the other driver was also taken from the scene to an area hospital. That driver's condition wasn't released.

Fisher said Cayce Police are now investigating the crash.

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