Coroner identifies teen who died in late-night I-26 crash
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Coroner's office says a 17-year-old was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday.
Tremaine Stephens, Jr., of Orangeburg, died at approximately 10:55 p.m. at the scene of the crash on I-26 near Highway 78, Charleston County Deputy Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said. He died from multiple blunt-force injuries he suffered in the crash, she said.
Charleston County deputies say the crash happened after the vehicle fled from the Highway Patrol took the Highway 78 exit but left the roadway, rolled over and crashed into a light pole.
Five other passengers in the vehicle were injured, Capt. Roger Antonio said.
Authorities have not said who was driving the vehicle when it crashed or what prompted the pursuit.
Witnesses reported a heavy presence of first responders from multiple agencies.
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