Anderson County Toddler Killed by Falling Furniture

Jalaya Bryant, a 22-month-old from Calhoun Falls, passed away on Sunday afternoon after being injured by a falling dresser at her grandparents’ house in Williamston.

According to the Anderson County Coroner’s Office, Bryant was trying to climb the dresser when it tumbled over and trapped her. She was taken to the hospital but later passed away due to asphyxiation.

The coroner’s office has stated that there appears to be no indication of foul play and their investigation is still ongoing by the Anderson County Child Death Task Force.