SCHP inestigating fatal collision in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) responded Friday evening to a fatal collision at Highway 17-A and Clubhouse Road in Dorchester County.

According to the SCHP, it happened around 4:45 p.m.

The driver of a Nissan versa was driving southbound on Highway 17-A, crossed the center line, and struck head-on a Toyota truck.

The driver of the Nissan died on scene. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital.

This was the second fatal collision in the area in less than 12 hours.

Editor’s note: This story is breaking and will be updated.