Date of Incident: June 6, 2024
South Carolina Reporting Authority: Aiken County Coroner’s Office
Type of Accident: Two-Vehicle Collision
Location of Accident: U.S. 78 (Charleston Highway) near Clippership Loop
Injuries: One Fatality and One Injured
Description of Accident: On Wednesday, a fatal crash occurred on the Charleston Highway/U.S. 78 near the intersection with Clippership Loop. The tragic wreck involved a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2013 Ford Escape. A 46-year-old man was driving the Chevrolet Malibu eastbound, while the Ford Escape was traveling westbound. The Ford crossed the center line, leading to a head-on collision with the Chevrolet. Emergency responders transported both drivers to a local hospital, where the driver of the Chevrolet Malibu succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Ford Escape sustained injuries but survived the incident.
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