Leesville, SC – The Leesville and Lexington County communities are mourning the sudden loss of 17-year-old George Hall Gomez Jr., who died following a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning on Jim Spence Road.
According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Gomez was traveling southbound in the 1600 block of Jim Spence Road at approximately 5:25 a.m. on October 26, 2025, when he left the roadway and collided with a tree. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities confirmed that Gomez was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County Coroner’s Office are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. No additional details regarding potential causes or contributing factors have been released.
George Hall Gomez Jr. was remembered by family, friends, and neighbors as a bright and promising young man with a future full of potential. The tragedy has left the community in shock, with an outpouring of condolences and support for his loved ones.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol or the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.
💔 George Hall Gomez Jr.’s passing is a heartbreaking reminder of life’s fragility, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.