The stillness of a Thursday night in Greer was suddenly broken by the sound of a devastating impact that has left a local family searching for answers. Just after 11 p.m., what should have been a routine drive home turned into a tragedy on Victor Avenue Extension. Seferino Contreras Alvarado, the driver and sole occupant of a white 2019 Ford Explorer, lost his life when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree near J. Verne Smith Parkway.
First responders rushed to the scene, but the damage was already done. The force of the collision with the tree was severe, and despite the quick arrival of emergency teams, Seferino passed away from the injuries he sustained. For those who knew him, the news of the crash has been a heavy blow, turning a familiar stretch of South Carolina roadway into a site of profound loss.
The Greer Police Department, working closely with the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office, is now trying to piece together the final moments before the SUV left the pavement. At this early stage, the investigation is focused on understanding why the Ford Explorer drifted away from the lanes. There were no other vehicles involved, making the circumstances surrounding the crash even more of a mystery for the community.
It is always difficult when a life ends so abruptly, especially in the quiet hours of the night when most of the town is asleep. Seferino was just going about his evening, perhaps heading home after a long day, when his journey was cut short. His name is now added to the somber list of those lost to the unpredictable nature of the road, leaving behind friends and family who must now navigate life without him.
Officers spent hours at the scene, meticulously gathering evidence and documenting the position of the vehicle against the tree. They are looking into every possibility, from mechanical issues to potential road hazards that might have played a role. These investigations take time, and the department is committed to being thorough for the sake of Seferino’s loved ones.
The area near Victor Avenue Extension is typically calm, but the presence of flashing blue lights and investigators late into the night served as a jarring reminder of how quickly things can change. As the sun rose the following morning, the only things left behind were the tire marks on the grass and the heavy hearts of a community mourning one of their own.
Authorities are now reaching out to the public for help. They believe that even the smallest bit of information could be the key to understanding what happened to Seferino that night. If you were in the area of J. Verne Smith Parkway around 11 p.m. or if you have any details that could help the investigation, please call the Greer Police Department at 864-848-2151.
