Released by the Cherokee County Coroner.
Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says 2 people were killed in a fiery six vehicle crash on Interstate 85 near Gaffney Thursday evening.
Fowler identified the deceased as Gary Parks, 61, of Campton, Kentucky and Sherron Shenette Alexander, 50, of 133 Stonecrest Lane, Gaffney.
“Alexander was driver and lone occupant of a 2020 Nissan Altima that was traveling north on I-85 at 10:22 p.m. and was stopped with other vehicles in the passing lane due to construction. While stopped her vehicle was rear ended by a 2018 Volvo tractor-trailer also headed north and being driven by Gary Parks, 61, of Campton, Kentucky. Following impact Alexander’s vehicle burst into flames trapping her inside. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene,” Fowler said.
Four other vehicles were also involved in the crash, however no other injuries were reported.
Fowler said autopsies will be performed to assist with his investigation into the fatal crash.
