Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash in Anderson County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash on Highway 8.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash on Highway 8.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash on Highway 8.
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a man dead.
Troopers said it happened on Highway 8, near Looper Road.
The Anderson County Coroner identified the victim as Eric Omar Rivera, 38, from Liberty.
They said Rivera's car crossed the center line and hit an SUV head-on.
According to troopers, Rivera died at the scene. The coroner says Rivera was wearing a seatbelt. Distracted driving appears to be a factor in the crash, according to the coroner.
The coroner says two people from the SUV were taken to the hospital. There is no word on their condition.