UNION COUNTY, S.C. — The Union County community is grieving the sudden and tragic loss of Cynthia L. White, a cherished resident of Cudd Lane, who died in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Union County Coroner’s Office, the crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on August 27, 2025, at the intersection of Cudd Lane and Bailey Town Road. Cynthia was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene despite the swift response of emergency personnel.
Authorities have not yet released further details on what led to the accident, and the cause remains under active investigation. An autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Newberry Pathology Group to assist in determining the circumstances of her passing.
News of Cynthia’s death has sent shockwaves through her family and the wider Union community. Friends and neighbors remembered her as a warm, kindhearted woman whose presence brought comfort and joy to those around her.
“Cynthia was always there with a smile and a helping hand,” one neighbor said. “Her passing is a loss not only to her family but to all of us who knew her.”
As tributes continue to pour in, many in Union reflect on how quickly life can change, with Cynthia’s passing serving as a painful reminder of life’s fragility. Community members have expressed their condolences and offered prayers of strength for her loved ones as they navigate this difficult time.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and officials are working to piece together the events that led to the fatal accident.
While the community awaits answers, Cynthia L. White will be remembered for the love she gave, the kindness she showed, and the deep impact she had on the lives of family, friends, and neighbors. Her absence leaves a void that words cannot fill, but her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.