EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. () – The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its dispatchers has died after injuries sustained in a vehicle crash early Monday morning.

“Our hearts are heavy today as we announce the tragic passing of our beloved dispatcher, Ada Duncan,” a statement released from the office on May 26 reads in part. “Ada succumbed to injuries sustained early this morning in a collision while traveling to work.”

South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a fatal car crash had taken place on Youngblood Road around 6 a.m. on Monday.

The statement from the sheriff’s office continues:

“Ada was part of the ECSO family for almost 25 years. She loved her career and especially loved helping her community. She was truly the calm voice on the other end of the radio and did her best every day to keep the citizens and first responders of Edgefield County safe.

“Please keep her family, friends, and ECSO family in your prayers during the coming days and weeks as we all process this great loss. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.”

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and North Augusta Public Safety have also shared their condolences.