Adrian McCants Dies Days After Pearman Dairy Road Collision, Becoming Second Victim in Anderson County Tragedy

The Anderson County community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Adrian McCants, a 22-year-old from Florence, who became the second victim to die following a devastating pedestrian crash earlier this week on Pearman Dairy Road. His death has added to the tragedy surrounding the incident, leaving family members, friends, and loved ones grieving an unexpected and painful loss.

According to the Anderson County Coroner's Office, emergency dispatchers received a 911 call shortly before 11 p.m. Monday reporting that a vehicle had struck two pedestrians on Pearman Dairy Road. First responders arrived to find both victims suffering from severe injuries after being hit by a passing vehicle.

Authorities said one of the pedestrians was pronounced dead at the scene. Adrian McCants, who suffered critical injuries, was rushed to AnMed Medical Center for emergency treatment. Despite continued medical efforts, officials confirmed that he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday afternoon.

Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore stated that McCants died from multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the collision. The coroner’s office has officially ruled his death accidental, though investigators continue working to determine the full sequence of events that led to the fatal crash.

Preliminary findings indicate that McCants had been involved in an earlier traffic incident that left the vehicle he was traveling in disabled along Pearman Dairy Road. Authorities believe he was outside the vehicle attempting to repair a tire when he and another individual were struck by a passing motorist.

Investigators are continuing to examine both the initial traffic crash and the later pedestrian collision to better understand what occurred. Officials have not yet released the identity of the first victim, and additional information regarding the driver involved has not been publicly disclosed.

The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the South Carolina Highway Patrol alongside the Anderson County Coroner's Office. Authorities are reviewing all available evidence, including roadway conditions, visibility, and other potential contributing factors.

As loved ones process this tragic loss, Adrian McCants is being remembered for the life he lived and the impact he made on those around him. His sudden passing has left a profound void, while the broader Anderson County community continues to mourn alongside all those affected by this heartbreaking incident.