The victim in a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of Old Chapin Road in the Lexington area has been identified as Cheryl S. Deichmann, 78.

According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, the crash occurred at approximately 6:38 p.m. on Dec. 30. Deichmann was traveling westbound when her vehicle was hit by another vehicle traveling eastbound. 

Deichmann was not wearing a seat belt, according to the coroner.

She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital with injuries. 

The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County Coroner’s Office will continue to investigate the crash.