2 killed in fatal car crash in Barnwell County

Barnwell, S.C. (WJBF) – Two people are dead following a crash in Barnwell County early Saturday morning.

The incident occurred around 3:10 a.m. on US Highway 78, six miles east of the Town of Blackville.

According to Master Trooper William Bennett with South Carolina Highway Patrol, a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria was traveling west on US Highway 78, ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch, and overturned multiple times.

There were 2 occupants in the vehicle and both occupants died at the scene.

Barnwell County Coroner Denise Gibson identified the victims as Alton Snipe, 35, and Vernon Snipe Jr., 37, both of Charleston. Gibson says both were ejected from the vehicle.

This collision remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Count on NewsChannel 6 for more details as they become available.

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