Two killed, teenager injured after pickup strikes tree in Colleton County
A young woman and middle-aged man died and a teenager was injured after a pickup truck lost control and struck a tree in rural Colleton County today.
The wreck was reported about 12:20 p.m. on Oregon Road, near White Hall Road, in the southern end of the county, Colleton County Fire and Rescue Director Barry McRoy said.
McRoy said a full-size 1999 Ford-F250 ran off the road and struck a tree, splitting the truck in two. Both passengers in the cab died at the scene. A 13-year-old riding in the bed of the truck was thrown from the wreck and escaped with minor injuries, McRoy said.
The female driver, 17, of Green Pond, was wearing a seat belt, but the male passenger, 40, of Walterboro, was not, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Authorities are investigating the crash. No names have been released.
Check back later for more details.
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