Jim Olson

Preliminary autopsy results released for Master Deputy Jillian Olson show she drowned due to freshwater during a training dive in Lake Murray. Officials noted that the circumstances surrounding her death are still under investigation. The event was reported by Lexington County Coroner.

Master Deputy Jillian Olson died during a dive training exercise on Lake Murray. The Lexington County Coroner released preliminary autopsy results stating that she died due to freshwater drowning. Officials indicated that the circumstances surrounding her death are still under investigation.

Preliminary autopsy results confirmed that Master Deputy Jillian Olson drowned during a training dive in Lake Murray. The findings determined the cause of death was freshwater drowning, though officials noted that the circumstances are still under investigation. In her honor, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon announced that Olson’s call sign, 122, will be retired.