A 22-year-old woman from Bishopville, South Carolina, died on May 12, 2026, after a single-vehicle crash on Bishopville Highway near Camden in Kershaw County. Reese Autumn Player was born on November 25, 2003.
She was driving a 2003 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck alone during the early morning hours when she lost control. The vehicle overturned multiple times. Player was pronounced dead at the scene. No other cars were involved, and no other injuries were reported.
Player lived in Bishopville, staying close to her roots in Lee County. She was also connected to the Hartsville community. Friends and family describe her as someone with a bright spirit who created meaningful moments through her caring nature. She had a special affection for animals, particularly cats. Those who knew her recall her as funny, helpful, and deeply compassionate.
The crash occurred on a stretch of Bishopville Highway that has seen previous accidents, though authorities have not released data on its safety record. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. Investigators have not said whether speed, weather, or mechanical failure contributed. No charges have been filed.
Player’s family has not announced funeral arrangements. They have requested privacy as they grieve. Friends have posted tributes online, remembering her as someone who made the world feel brighter through simple acts of kindness. Her gentle yet vibrant personality left a positive mark on those who knew her.
The Hartsville and Bishopville communities have expressed shock over the loss of a 22-year-old woman. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Player was 22. She loved cats, drove a Chevrolet S-10, and died on a highway near Camden. Those are the details her loved ones are choosing to share as they mourn.
