Tragic loss: 15 teenagers were killed in car crash in walterboro few minutes ago due to…….

Walterboro, SC – May 29, 2025— A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the small community of Walterboro, South Carolina, after a horrific car crash claimed the lives of **15 teenagers** just minutes ago. Authorities confirmed that the deadly collision occurred near the intersection of Highway 64 and Green Pond Highway, a road often used by students heading home from school or late-night gatherings.

According to initial reports from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the accident involved two vehicles—a large passenger van and a pickup truck. All 15 victims were teenagers, aged between 15 and 18, many of them high school students from the local Colleton County High School.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but early evidence suggests that **speeding, rain-slicked roads, and possible distracted driving** may have played a role. Eyewitnesses reported seeing one of the vehicles swerving moments before impact.

It was the most horrific scene I’ve ever witnessed,” said Maria Jenkins, a resident who lives near the crash site. The sound… the screaming… I knew it was bad, but I never imagined it was this devastating.

First responders from Walterboro Fire-Rescue, Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, and South Carolina State Troopers rushed to the scene within minutes. Despite their swift response, all 15 teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of the collision.

Multiple helicopters were dispatched, and a triage center was briefly established, but no survivors were found. The coroner’s office has begun the painful task of identifying the victims and notifying their families.

This is one of the darkest days in the history of Walterboro,” said Mayor Bill Young. “Our hearts are broken. These were young lives filled with promise, and this loss is almost too much to bear.

The tragedy has left the town of Walterboro in stunned silence. Colleton County School District has announced that grief counselors will be available for students, faculty, and families beginning tomorrow morning at multiple school sites. A candlelight vigil is already being planned for later this evening at the high school football field, where many of the victims were student-athletes, cheerleaders, and honor roll students.

These kids were our future,” said Colleton County High School principal Tasha Greene, fighting back tears. “They were leaders, dreamers, and friends. We will honor them and never forget them.”

Local churches have also opened their doors to offer prayer services and support for grieving families, and community members have begun organizing meal trains and support groups to help those impacted.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has launched a full investigation into the crash. They are reviewing traffic cameras, interviewing witnesses, and examining both vehicles for mechanical failure. Toxicology tests are also being conducted.

As the community searches for answers, one thing is clear: **the Walterboro tragedy is a devastating reminder of how fragile life can be — and how quickly it can be taken.