Traffic lanes reopen after wreck in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Lexington Police say traffic lanes were reopened after a wreck on Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Reed Avenue caused outbound lanes to be blocked.

West Butler Street remained closed due to debris that was in the roadway.

Police say the wreck was caused by a driver who disregarded the red light due to the sun being in her eyes.

During the wreck, a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department vehicle was hit.

TRAFFIC UPDATE – All lanes of Columbia Avenue/US-378 at Reed Avenue have reopened but West Butler Street will remain closed due to debris in the roadway.

The wreck was caused by a driver who disregarded the red light due to sun in her eyes. pic.twitter.com/4Tk1JzycTK

— Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) May 5, 2026

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