One killed in fatal collision on U.S. Hwy 17 in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – One person is dead following a collision that occurred Sunday night on U.S. Highway 17-Alternate in Berkeley County.

Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway says the collision occurred around 6:11 p.m. near Diamond Back Lane 1 mile south of Jamestown.

Officials say a 2024 Mitsubishi SUV was traveling south on U.S. 17 when a 2014 Kia Sedan traveling north crossed the center line striking the SUV head-on.

The driver of the SUV was injured and transported to a local hospital. The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the name of the deceased.