Victim from deadly crash off S.C. 701 in Conway area identified by coroner

A 34-year-old Conway-area man died in a vehicle crash on S.C. 701 on Friday, according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler.

At about 6:20 p.m. Christoper Gude of the Conway area died on scene of the wreck at 4380 S.C. 701 South, Fowler said. Gude hit a light pole, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday, Fowler said.

The highway was shut down in both directions in the area of Copperhead Road off Highway 701 on Friday evening.

No further injuries were reported, HCFR said.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

This story was originally published August 2, 2019 at 8:06 PM.