Crime & Public Safety

Sun City resident dies after her car strikes tree

An 87-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon after her vehicle struck a tree in Sun City, according to the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office.

Elizabeth Rogan was pronounced dead upon arrival to Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah after her vehicle struck a tree around 4 p..m. on Red Dam Road, according to David Ott, deputy coroner. Ott said Rogan was not wearing a seat belt.

The conditions of the crash have not yet been released by the S.C. Highway Patrol.

Caitlin Turner: 843-706-8184, @Cait_E_Turner

This story was originally published December 14, 2017 at 10:42 AM with the headline "Sun City resident dies after her car strikes tree."

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