MARION, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Marion County.
Marion Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene near the US Highway 76 and Laughlin Road intersection Wednesday night; they originally told us four vehicles were involved.
Troopers say only two vehicles were involved.
According to officials, extrication operations were necessary and critical injuries are reported.
Troopers tell us an SUV was disabled in the westbound lane of US-76 when it was hit by another vehicle.
The driver of the disabled vehicle died; the driver in the other vehicle was taken to the hospital with injuries, troopers said.
Marion Rural Fire Department assisted on the call.
The name of the victim hasn’t been released.