Traffic

Accident on S.C. 170 Thursday causes traffic in Okatie, closes westbound lane, police say

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

The right westbound lane of S.C. 170 in Okatie was blocked following a crash Thursday afternoon, according to an alert from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The accident, which took place near Argent Boulevard, is expected to cause traffic congestion for the next hour, the alert said. Drivers should expect delays while emergency responders work to clear the scene.

Sofia Sanchez
The Island Packet
Sofia Sanchez is a breaking news reporter at The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. She reports on crime and developing stories in Beaufort and its surrounding areas. Sofia is a Cuban-American reporter from Florida and graduated from Florida International University in 2020.
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