Fairfield Co. coroner identifies person dead after ATV incident

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill has identified the person who died after an Sunday early morning ATV incident, says the coroner’s office.

The ATV incident happened on Sunday, June 7, in the early morning at Carolina Adventure World in the Mitford area of Fairfield County.

According to Coroner Hill, 18-year-old Braiden Ham from Dallas, North Carolina, was riding an ATV alone at Carolina Adventure World when it appears he lost control which led to the ATV flipping.

Ham was found by a passerby approximately a hour later, says the coroner’s office.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was called to the scene and he was confirmed deceased from his injuries.

An autopsy will be completed with Newberry Pathology on Tuesday June 9, 2026 to determine Hams exact cause of death.