One person killed in Colleton County car crash
June 9, 2020 – Paul Hammack
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. – A single-vehicle car accident in Colleton County on Saturday left one dead, NEWS 2 reports.
The accident occurred on June 6 at 11:54 p.m. when a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria driving down Possum Corner Road veered off the right side, tried to adjust, then drove off the left side of the road and into a tree.
The Crown Victoria reportedly had two occupants at the time of the accident.
The car’s driver was taken to the hospital with injuries. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to NEWS 2, neither person was wearing a seat belt on at the time of the accident.
This is an ongoing investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
This is a series of articles presented by Hammack Law Firm as a way to keep our community informed about traffic events and news. Blog posts should not be taken as legal advice. However, if you or someone you know has been involved in a similar accident, contact the South Carolina car accident injury lawyers at Hammack Law Firm today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
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