Lexington man killed in two-car crash on I-26

A Lexington man was killed in a two-car crash on Interstate 26 over the weekend, according to officials.

The deadly crash happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday in the westbound lanes of I-26 at mile marker 46, according to Lance Cpl. Justin Sutherland of the S.C. Highway Patrol.

A Chevrolet pickup and a Toyota sedan were traveling west on I-26 when the two vehicles hit each other, Sutherland said. Both vehicles exited the right side of the roadway.

The Toyota continued down an embankment, where it overturned and hit a tree, Sutherland said.

Laurens County Deputy Coroner Bobbie Jo Blakley identified the driver of the Toyota as 35-year-old Patrick Nathaniel Davis, of Lexington, according to FOX Carolina and WSPA.

Davis was wearing a seat belt but was trapped in the car after the crash, Sutherland said. He died at the scene from his injuries.

The driver of the pickup and a passenger both were wearing seat belts and were not injured, Sutherland said.

No charges have been filed, and the collision remains under investigation.

This story was originally published December 24, 2018 at 12:12 PM.