Single Vehicle Fiery Wreck in Aiken Claims One Life Late Thursday Night
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a late-night fiery crash Thursday, just south of Aiken. The driver of a Toyota 4-door sedan lost control of the vehicle just before…
Martinez Home Heavily Damaged by Fire this Afternoon
Getty ImagesThe South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a late-night fiery crash Thursday, just south of Aiken.
The driver of a Toyota 4-door sedan lost control of the vehicle just before 11 p.m. on Glenwood Drive at Creekside Drive. Authorities say the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, hit a culvert, overturned, then hit a brick sign before bursting into flames.
The driver sustained thermal injuries and died at the scene. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables says an autopsy will be performed in Newberry to confirm the victim's identity as well as determine the cause of death.
Officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
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