Traffic

Crash Wednesday morning on S.C. 170 blocked lane of the highway in Okatie, police say

A crash Wednesday morning blocked a lane heading west on S.C. 170, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office alert.

The crash took place before 11 a.m. on S.C. 170 and Commerce Place East in Okatie. The right westbound lane was blocked and could cause delays in the area, police said in the alert.

As of 11:08 a.m., emergency responders were still on the scene of the three-car collision, according to Bluffton Township Fire District Battalion Chief Jayme Beach. The collision, he said, was minor and there were no serious injuries.

This story was originally published June 15, 2022 at 11:01 AM.

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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