Jose Rivas Obituary, Death; Coroner identifies man killed in Lexington County crash
Jose Rivas Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified a man who tragically died in a weekend crash in the Midlands area. The Lexington County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 24-year-old Jose Rivas, from West Columbia, passed away following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 26 early Sunday morning.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Rivas was driving a Mitsubishi sedan eastbound on the interstate when he lost control of the vehicle. The sedan ran off the road, struck a guardrail, and subsequently overturned. Rivas was the sole occupant in the car at the time of the crash.
Officials also noted that Rivas was not wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred, which may have contributed to the fatal outcome. At this time, no additional information regarding the cause of the crash or contributing factors has been released.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances leading up to the wreck. The tragic loss highlights the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt and the risks of losing control on the highway. Local authorities continue to remind drivers to exercise caution and follow safety measures while on the road.
