A fatal crash occurred Friday afternoon in Beaufort County, South Carolina, on US 17 Alternate near Frampton Road, where a 1993 Chevrolet sedan ran off the road and hit a tree, killing one person.
Incident Details
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) reported the collision around 2:25 p.m., with Cpl. Nick Pye confirming the vehicle’s path and impact. No other vehicles were involved, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Local Context
This incident aligns with recent Lowcountry weather advisories urging drivers to avoid icy roads due to refreezing risks, as crashes into poles or obstacles are a leading outage cause amid preparations for frigid temperatures.
