Update: Horry coroner names person killed after crashing vehicle on rural SC highway
One person is dead after crashing into a tree and utility pole early Sunday outside Aynor, according to South Carolina Master Trooper William Bennett.
Jared Marlowe, 20, of Aynor, died on the scene about 4:30 a.m. from multiple traumatic injuries, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.
The person was driving a Chevrolet SUV west along Nichols Highway when, near the intersection with Joyner Swamp Road, they ran off the road. The SUV then hit a tree and utility pole, leaving the SUV trapped and causing the utility lines to go down, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. This happened around 4:36 a.m.
The driver was the sole occupant and information on the deceased has not been released. Horry County Fire Rescue responded to the crash.
This story was originally published June 30, 2024 at 5:14 PM.
