Driver killed in overnight crash on I-20, South Carolina Highway Patrol says
One person was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 20, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The single-vehicle collision happened at about 12:05 a.m. in Lee County, said Cpl. David Jones.
A 2006 Nissan four-door vehicle was driving west on I-20, according to Jones. At the 107 mile marker, near the line with Kershaw County, the Nissan ran off the right side of I-20 and crashed into a guardrail, Jones said.
The driver died, according to Jones.
The Lee County Coroner’s Office has not publicly identified the driver.
No other injuries were reported.
There was no word if the driver was wearing a seatbelt.
Information about what caused the Nissan to veer off I-20 was not available, but the wreck continues to be investigated by the Highway Patrol.
Through Nov. 2, at least 741 people had died on South Carolina roads in 2025, according to the state Department of Public Safety. Last year, at least 948 people died in crashes in South Carolina, DPS reported.
At least seven people have died in Lee County crashes in 2025, according to DPS data. There were four deaths in the county in 2024, DPS reported.
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREThis is a breaking news story
In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.
