Jaquitta Henry, Kenneth Anthony Bradshaw Fort Eisenhower Obituary, Death: Wrong-way crash in Kershaw County kills 2, SCHP investigating
Jaquitta Henry, Kenneth Anthony Bradshaw Fort Eisenhower Obituary, Death – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking into a deadly wrong-way crash that happened late Saturday night on Interstate 20 in Kershaw County. The collision led to the deaths of two people and has prompted a full investigation by law enforcement officials.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:27 p.m., when Kershaw County’s 911 dispatch began receiving emergency calls about a vehicle driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-20 near Exit 87. Within moments of those initial calls, more reports came in confirming that the vehicle had collided head-on with another car traveling in the correct direction.
Authorities identified one of the drivers involved as 25-year-old Kenneth Anthony Bradshaw of Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severe impact of the crash. The circumstances leading to Bradshaw driving the wrong way on the interstate remain under investigation.
The second driver, 34-year-old Jaquitta Henry, was critically injured in the crash. Emergency responders quickly transported her to a hospital in Columbia for medical treatment. Despite efforts to save her, officials confirmed that Henry succumbed to her injuries not long after arriving at the hospital.
Both vehicles sustained heavy damage, and the collision caused traffic disruptions along the interstate as investigators and emergency personnel worked at the scene. Authorities have not released any further information about whether speed, impairment, or other factors may have contributed to the crash.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation to determine the exact cause of the fatal accident. At this time, it is unclear what led Bradshaw to drive against traffic on a major interstate. Toxicology results and possible witness accounts may help shed light on the moments leading up to the crash.
Local officials expressed condolences to the families of both victims and emphasized the seriousness of wrong-way driving incidents. These types of crashes are often severe and can be fatal due to the high speeds and limited reaction time for both drivers.
As the community mourns the loss of two lives, law enforcement urges drivers to remain alert and cautious, especially when traveling at night. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not yet disclosed when additional details will be released.
Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact South Carolina Highway Patrol or local authorities to assist in the ongoing inquiry.
