1 killed, 1 injured in 3-vehicle James Island crash

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that involved three vehicles on James Island.

Authorities responded to the crash on Folly Road near James Prioleau Road at approximately 12:14 p.m. Saturday.

Capt. Roger Antonio said one person died in the crash and a second had non-life-threatening injuries.

Numerous first responders, including forensic services, responded to the scene.

Antonio says the driver of a Toyota was travelling north on Folly Road when they crossed the center line and entered into southbound traffic. The Toyota struck a southbound car, which caused it to roll over back into the northbound lane and strike a northbound car.

The driver of the Toyota was the only person in the car and Antonio says he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the southbound vehicle suffered non life threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, Antonio said.

The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Services Division is investigating the collision.

The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identity of the victim.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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