One person was killed in a crash along Rock Hill Highway in Lancaster County on Wednesday, May 27, according to law enforcement. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and has not released the victim’s name or the cause of the wreck.
What investigators say
State troopers said the wreck happened along Rock Hill Highway on May 27 and remains under investigation, WCNC reported. Investigators have not provided further details about the collision, including whether speed, impairment or any other factor may have contributed.
Other recent deadly wrecks
Earlier this week, an elderly driver died in a separate single-vehicle crash in Lancaster County when his car ran off the road and hit a tree, according to WBTV. That crash, along with the latest fatal wreck, has kept investigators busy and refocused attention on safety along rural stretches like Rock Hill Highway.
What’s next
The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol typically coordinate on fatal crash investigations. Identifying information and an official cause of death are usually released after family members are notified and the coroner completes their review. This story will be updated when highway patrol or county officials share additional details with the public.
