Spartanburg County, SC (May 15, 2026) – Five people lost their lives, and another person was injured after a two-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Spartanburg County.
The collision happened around 12:45 a.m. on Hwy 101 near the Bellview Rd Ext. According to preliminary reports, a 2025 Ford SUV was traveling northbound on Hwy 101 while a 2016 Toyota SUV was traveling southbound when the vehicles collided.
Officials said the driver and passenger inside the Ford SUV died in the accident. They were later identified as 50-year-old Deborah Sue Wyatt and 46-year-old Max Douglas Wyatt Jr., both of Duncan. Deborah Wyatt was pronounced dead at the scene, while Max Wyatt later died at a hospital.
Authorities also confirmed that the driver and two passengers inside the Toyota SUV lost their lives. One of the victims was identified as 35-year-old Ashley Munoz of Woodruff. Officials said she died at the scene. Two additional victims from the Toyota had not been publicly identified on Friday because family notifications were still pending.
Another passenger riding in the Toyota SUV suffered injuries in the crash. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our condolences go out to the victims’ loved ones.
What Information Is Often Collected After a Fatal Head-On Crash?
Head-on crashes are among the most serious roadway accidents because both vehicles are often traveling at significant speeds before impact. Investigators usually begin by reviewing vehicle positions, roadway markings, and the point of collision to determine how the crash occurred.
Traffic conditions, visibility, and road design may also be examined. In some cases, investigators look at whether either vehicle crossed the center line or lost control before impact. Damage to the vehicles can help show the angle and force of the collision.
When multiple fatalities are involved, officials also work to confirm victim identities and notify family members before releasing names publicly. Medical reports, witness statements, and electronic vehicle data may later provide more detail about the events leading up to the crash.
