HEATH SPRINGS, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A Chesterfield County woman was killed in a crash in southern Lancaster County Wednesday morning.

According to the S.C. Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 7:30 a.m. on S.C. 903 near Longville Post Road. That’s where a 2010 Honda Pilot driven by 41-year-old Hope Lockhart was traveling south on S.C. 903, went off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

Lockhart, of Ruby, was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene, Lancaster County officials said.

The incident is being investigated by S.C. Highway Patrol and the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office.

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