YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Multiple cars were involved in a deadly crash in York County Friday night, the York County Sheriff's Office confirmed. One person has died.
South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed the crash happened on I-77 southbound near exit 83 to Fort Mill around 8:31 p.m.
Officials said a 2012 Nissan Frontier that was towing a trailer traveled south on I-77, but lost control and overturned before being hit by a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado. SCHP noted the Frontier driver had passed away at the scene of the crash.
On Saturday, the York County Coroner's Office identified the driver of the Frontier as 52-year-old James Laws of Chester.
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. There is no word on if any charges will be made in this incident.
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