I-95 crash fatal
Florida woman died after car left road, struck several trees in median
By Andy Paras
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A Florida woman died early this morning after her car struck several trees in the median of Interstate 95 in Colleton County. Kathleen Kline was pronounced dead 20 minutes after arriving at the emergency room.
WALTERBORO — A Florida woman died early Thursday after her car struck several trees in the median of Interstate 95 in Colleton County.
Kathleen Lynn Kline, 38, of Lake Worth was pronounced dead at the Colleton Medical Center shortly after the 5:15 a.m. wreck, authorities said.
The wreck occurred about seven miles south of Dorchester County, said Lance Cpl. Bob Beres of the S.C. Highway Patrol.
Beres said that Kline was northbound on the interstate when her 1997 Mercury ran off the right side of the road. She over-corrected, causing the car to cross both lanes and crash into trees in the median, he said.
Barry McRoy, director of Colleton County Fire and Rescue, said Kline was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, but the damage to the car was severe.
He said rescue crews were able to remove her from the car and take her to the hospital while trying to resuscitate her.
Assistant Coroner Richard Carter said Kline was traveling through South Carolina to visit her sister.
Kline was pronounced dead at 6:10 a.m., Carter. She died of head trauma, he said.
Reach Andy Paras at 937-5589 or aparas@postandcourier.com.
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Charles_Town (anonymous) says...
My prayers to her family.
July 17, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Toddrkline (anonymous) says...
You will forever be loved and missed my Aunt Kat!!!!! Love, Unca Todd
July 21, 2009 at 2:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jagercutie2002 (anonymous) says...
You will always be in my heart and I will miss and love you forever and a day!
Love-
Cousin Lori
August 26, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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