SCHP: 1 killed after SUV hits tree of Highway 31 near Myrtle Beach

Single-vehicle crash closes Hwy 31, critical injuries reported
Single-vehicle crash closes Hwy 31, critical injuries reported(Horry County Fire Rescue)
Published: Apr. 24, 2023 at 2:12 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:54 PM EDT
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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - One person died after a single-car crash along Highway 31 near the North Myrtle Beach area.

Cpl. Tyler Tidwell with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened in the southbound lanes around 1:10 p.m. just south of International Drive.

Tidwell said a GMC Suburban ran off the road to the right and hit a tree.

The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital, but the passenger died.

The name of the passenger hasn’t been released at this time.