Two Teenagers Identified in Fatal Spartanburg County Crash Following Burglary
Two teenagers, Luke Sherashenkov, 15, and Gennadii Kretov, 19, have been identified by the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office as two of the three individuals who died in a fiery vehicle crash. The crash occurred after a convenience store burglary on…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 18, 2026 —
The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has identified two of the three individuals who died in a fiery vehicle crash that followed a convenience store burglary. The deceased have been identified as 15-year-old Luke Sherashenkov and 19-year-old Gennadii Kretov.
The fatal incident occurred on Saturday. According to initial reports, the vehicle carrying the three individuals fled from law enforcement after a convenience store burglary. The pursuit concluded when the car ran off the road and collided with a tree, resulting in a fire.
The identity of the third occupant, who is believed to have been the driver, remains unconfirmed. The Coroner’s Office is awaiting further analysis of dental records to make a positive identification.
Further details regarding the burglary and the circumstances leading to the law enforcement pursuit have not been fully disclosed at this time.
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