One dead following collision in Oconee County

Crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol
One dead following collision
Photo credit South Carolina Highway Patrol

One person is dead following a two vehicle crash in Oconee County. The collision happened around 4:30 Thursday afternoon on Richland Drive, near Savage drive, one mile west of Seneca.

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The Highway Patrol says the driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix crossed the centerline and struck a box truck head on. The driver of the Pontiac died in the collision, the driver of the box truck suffered injuries in the crash and was taken to Oconee Memorial Hospital. The Highway Patrol says the crash remains under investigation.

Featured Image Photo Credit: South Carolina Highway Patrol