Rollover Crash Claims Life Of One Person, Another Injured

Both occupants were reportedly thrown from the vehicle and the crash caused a tree to fall onto residential power lines.

A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of one person and left another injured.

The accident happened around 1:20am Saturday along Hoffmeyer Road near Aster Street in Florence County.

A Honda SUV was traveling east when it veered off the roadway. It then struck a tree and overturned.

Both occupants were reportedly thrown from the vehicle and the crash caused a tree to fall onto residential power lines.

The passenger of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries. Their current condition is unknown.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.