Spartanburg County school district mourns the loss of teacher killed in crash

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that one person has died after a crash Friday evening.Troopers say a car was traveling north on Aiken Road in Spartanburg County when the vehicle went off the right side of the road and flipped several times.The passenger in the backseat of the car was transported to a hospital, where they later died.On Saturday morning, the Spartanburg County coroner identified the victim as 27-year-old Anna Maureen LeCoq of Bridwell Road in Woodruff. Officials say LeCoq was a teacher at a school in Spartanburg County School District Six.The district announced LeCoq's death in a social media post Sunday morning."Dear District Six Family,It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of a beloved District Six educator. This weekend, we received the heartbreaking news that Ms. Anna LeCoq was involved in a fatal car accident. As a resource teacher at West View Elementary School, she touched so many lives. It was evident that teaching and supporting students was more than just her job, it was clearly her calling. Anna was kind, patient, and dedicated to her students and colleagues. She carried a beautiful smile, quiet confidence, and positive outlook into every room she entered. During this difficult time, we extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Anna’s family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her West View School Community who witnessed the joy she brought to so many. Although we are heartbroken, we are so grateful for the privilege of having known Anna. Her caring heart and commitment to children will never be forgotten." Keep up with what's happening around our area by downloading the WYFF News 4 app on the App Store or Google Play.