Myrtle Beach woman dies in vehicle crash on Carolina Forest Boulevard

One person died in a vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

According to the highway patrol, the crash happened on Carolina Forest Boulevard in front of the Canterbury Apartments around 5:45 p.m.

The victim, 19-year-old Rachel Mullen of Myrtle Beach, died of her injuries at Conway Hospital, according to Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard.

Lance Corporal David Jones said a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling east on Carolina Forest Boulevard when it crossed the center line and hit a Jeep Cherokee.

Jones said the driver of the Equinox, later identified as Mullen, was taken to a hospital but died from her injuries.

Jones said the other driver was also taken to a hospital and that both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

Willard said the highway patrol is investigating.

This story was originally published July 2, 2018 at 7:57 PM.