SCHP: Head-on crash in Marion County leaves 4 dead, 1 hurt

MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Four people died in Marion County Friday morning in a head-on collision, according to officials.

LCpl. Lena Butler with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the wreck happened at around 11:45 a.m. in the area of Highway 378 and Highway 9.

Butler said a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer was heading east on Highway 378 when it went left of center and struck a 2013 Honda CR-V head-on.

A driver and two passengers inside the Honda were killed in the wreck, while the driver of the Chevrolet also died. A passenger in the Chevrolet was also injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.

Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson also told WMBF News earlier in the day that one of the vehicles had Florida plates while the other had Ohio plates.

The identities of those who died has not been released.

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