Driver dies after car runs off road on I-95 in Jasper County, crashes and catches fire
A driver died after the vehicle ran off the road on I-95 in Jasper County Tuesday night, struck the median barrier and caught fire, authorities said.
Jasper County Coroner Willie Aiken Jr., whose office is investigating, said the driver has not been identified.
Around 9:45 p.m., a Kia SUV heading south on I-95 near the S.C. 462 exit near Coosawhatchie ran off the road to the left, according to S.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Lee.
The SUV hit the cable barrier in the median and caught fire. The driver died.
Tori Buck, a S.C. wedding photographer, said she saw the car in flames while on her way home.
“Two men stopped as well and tried to get the passenger doors open,” she said, “But the flames were extreme and they were unsuccessful.”
Buck said the car blew up three times as she was watching it.
Lee said SCHP is investigating the crash.
This story was originally published August 18, 2021 at 10:29 AM.
