Log Truck Driver Dies After Crashing To Avoid Colliding With Vehicle

The accident unfolded around 7am Monday along Highway 378 near Lake City.

A crash involving a log truck resulted in the death of one person.

The accident unfolded around 7am Monday along Highway 378 near Lake City.

The driver of a loaded logging truck swerved to avoid colliding with a vehicle that was crossing the intersection in front of him on Turbeville Highway.

The truck drove off the road into a nearby wooded area, striking several trees.

59-year-old Calvin Hilton was identified as the truck driver. He did not survive the injuries he sustained.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.