Investigation Continuing Into Drowning Death Of 4 Year Old In Pickens County

(Seneca, SC)——-The Pickens County Coroner’s Office, along with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, are investigating the drowning death of a 4 year old male this morning. 

According to a release from the Coroner’s Office, the drowning occurred on Saturday at the beach area on Twelve Mile Road. According to the Coroner’s Office, the victim was found unresponsive in the water and was transported to Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 

The victim has been identified as Kevin Lopez of Greenville. 

An autopsy has been scheduled for today and the report should be back in about 8 to 12 weeks. The Coroner’s Office says that no foul play is suspected.