Crime & Safety

Easley Man Killed in I-85 Crash in Anderson County

The crash happened early Saturday morning near the 29 mile marker of northbound I-85.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision on northbound I-85 in Anderson County.

The wreck happened early Saturday morning near the 29 mile marker, blocking traffic on the roadway for several hours.

Troopers said a Toyota Corolla and a semi truck were traveling north when the car stopped for an unknown reason and the truck hit it.

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The car caught fire and the 23-year-old driver died at the scene, troopers said.

The driver's name has not yet been released.

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