Traffic

Crash Tuesday morning shuts down east lane of S.C. 170 in Okatie, police say

The right eastbound lane of S.C. 170 was blocked following a two-vehicle crash in Okatie Tuesday morning, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Bluffton Township Fire District.

The crash happened between an SUV and a minivan just after 10 a.m. on S.C. 170 and Red Bluff Road. The passengers in the crash had minor injuries, however, no one was taken to the hospital for treatment, said Stephen Combs, a fire district spokesperson.

Drivers can expect delays in the area.

This story has been updated.

This story was originally published May 23, 2023 at 10:14 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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