Local breaking news

Early Friday morning fatal crash in Dillon County, one dead and one injured

Dillon County, South Carolina – Early Friday morning fatal crash in Dillon County results with one dead and one injured.

According to reports, the accident took place around 2:40 a.m. near mile marker 183 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95.

The accident happened when the driver lost control over the vehicle. The car, which was southbound on the highway, went off the left side of the road and the driver overcorrected it. Then he went to the right side of the road hitting several trees.

The driver, who was wearing seatbelt, sustained heavy injuries and was transferred to hospital for treatment. The passenger, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead on the scene.

The identity of the driver and the passenger were not revealed.

We will update the story as more information is available.

Alex Tuhell

Co-founder and publisher

Recent Posts

Early voting kickstarts for Dorchester School District Two $200M bond for school improvements

Summerville, South Carolina - Starting Monday, early voting begins for a highly debated referendum in…

20 hours ago

In an effort to increase awareness of hot temperatures this summer, S.C. Gov. McMaster proclaims Heat Safety Week

Columbia, South Carolina - Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina has proclaimed this week as…

20 hours ago

Charleston raises $6,000 in donations for autism support during Walk for Autism-Charleston on Saturday

Charleston, South Carolina - On Saturday, Hampton Park in downtown Charleston was bustling with excitement…

20 hours ago

Poll workers needed in Charleston area

Charleston, South Carolina – Presidential primaries are ahead and both parties are looking to hire…

4 months ago

Strong storm advisory for Tuesday, Charleston area schools move to remote learning

Charleston, South Carolina – Charleston and South Carolina will be hit by strong storm on…

4 months ago

How Breast Cancer Awareness Month illuminates hope and progress

Charleston, S.C. - The most common type of cancer in American women, after skin cancers,…

6 months ago