James E. Wideman Death, ABBEVILLE, S.C. – On Tuesday afternoon in Abbeville, a tragic crash claimed the life of one man, as confirmed by authorities. The incident, involving a single vehicle, occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Cedar Springs Road.
Emergency response teams from Abbeville County EMS, Abbeville County Fire Department, Abbeville Sheriff’s Department, and SC Highway Patrol swiftly arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, the Abbeville County Coroner reported that the male driver was in a state of “traumatic arrest.
” He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he unfortunately passed away. The deceased driver has been identified as 62-year-old James E. Wideman from Troy, SC. Initial findings from the investigation point towards a potential medical-related cause for the accident. Both the coroner and SC Highway Patrol are actively conducting further inquiries into the matter.