Three high school students were tragically killed in a car crash in South Carolina. The victims have been identified as Jeffrey Scott Wallace, Vladimir Matthew Rybinski, and Vitaliy Gregoriy Rybinski. Jeffrey was sitting in the front seat, while Vladimir and Vitaliy were in the rear of the vehicle. The coroner used the assistance of a forensic pathologist and forensic odontologist to make legal identifications. The Rybinski brothers were confirmed to be siblings. The community and school district have expressed their condolences to the families, highlighting the positive qualities of the young men and offering support in this difficult time.
The crash occurred on Friday on Fairfield Road near Henderson Road. A Lexus sedan carrying the three students and a driver was traveling east when it veered off the left side of the road, colliding with a ditch and several trees. The driver was taken to the hospital, but their name and condition have not been made public. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. The Spartanburg County School District Two released a statement acknowledging the loss and describing the students’ academic standings and aspirations. The superintendent expressed his sympathy and reassured the families that the district is there to support them during this devastating time.
This tragic car accident has claimed the lives of three promising high school students. The community and school district are mourning the loss of Jeffrey Wallace, Vladimir Rybinski, and Vitaliy Rybinski. Jeffrey was described as a well-spoken and mature young man, while Vladimir was a member of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program with dreams of joining the Marines after graduation. Vitaliy had just started his journey as a Chesnee High School student and shared a close bond with his brother. The crash occurred late in the afternoon on Friday, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause. The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident was hospitalized, but no further details about their condition have been disclosed. The entire community is urged to keep the families and the Chesnee community in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The school district emphasizes their support for the families and their commitment to help them through this heartbreaking tragedy.
