A 14-year-old girl has died following a traffic accident Friday, Feb. 28 in Aiken County.
Faith Williams, a resident of Warrenville, was fatally injured while riding as a passenger on a dirt bike on the 1600 block of Augusta Road in Aiken County.
According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, at approximately 7:47 p.m., Williams was on a Honda 80R dirt bike traveling north on a sidewalk when it struck a mailbox. The collision caused the dirt bike to spill onto the roadway. At that moment, an unknown vehicle traveling south on Augusta Road struck an object, possibly the fallen dirt bike, damaging the front passenger side of the vehicle before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
Faith Williams was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 p.m. Coroner Darryl Ables confirmed that an autopsy will be performed in Newberry to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities are working to determine whether the fatal injuries were caused by the initial dirt bike crash or by the hit-and-run vehicle.
The S.C. Highway Patrol, along with the Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT), is currently investigating the incident. They are seeking any information that could lead to the identification of the vehicle involved.
In the wake of Faith’s death, her mother, Sammi Lee, and her family are left to mourn the loss of a beloved daughter, sister, and friend. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support the family during this incredibly difficult time. The campaign aims to cover funeral and memorial costs, burial expenses, and to assist with household needs for Sammi and her other four children.
The GoFundMe page, organized by Mechele Wright, describes Faith as a “beautiful soul” whose passing has left an undeniable void in the lives of those who knew her. It also highlights the family’s need for support in navigating the immense grief and practical challenges they now face.
