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Tragic Sledding Accident Claims Father’s Life in SC

2/3/2026

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Christopher O’Quinn, 36, died in a sledding accident in Abbeville, South Carolina after a UTV collided with another vehicle.
He was sledding with his wife, Jordan, and a family friend when the incident occurred.
O’Quinn suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Jordan described him as a devoted father and partner.
Winter Storm Fern has coincided with sledding accidents nationwide, including fatalities in Texas and Oklahoma.

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Christopher O’Quinn, 36, died in a sledding accident in Abbeville, South Carolina after a UTV collided with another vehicle.
He was sledding with his wife, Jordan, and a family friend when the incident occurred.
O’Quinn suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Jordan described him as a devoted father and partner.
Winter Storm Fern has coincided with sledding accidents nationwide, including fatalities in Texas and Oklahoma.