Tragic, Fatal Two-Car Accident on Highway 501 in Conway, South Carolina (SC)

CONWAY, S.C. - According to an online news report published on WPDE, an SUV driver suffered fatal injuries following a serious accident on Highway 501 in Conway, South Carolina.  The accident occurred on Friday morning.  Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler was able to identify the accident victim as a 19-year-old female from Conway, South Carolina.*

South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Lee stated that the driver of the SUV was heading southbound on Highway 501 when she struck the rear-end of a truck. South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Lee said the truck was stopped on Highway 501 near the Sparks Toyota.   Trooper Lee stated that both of the drivers were wearing seatbelts.  A Horry County Fire Rescue spokesperson said the Rea-end collisions occurred at approximately 7:55 in the morning on Friday, May 22, 2020. 

The tragic accident also caused a significant traffic backup on Friday morning.  Law enforcement asked drivers to avoid the area as the scene was being investigated and the vehicles were moved. 

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Source:

https://wpde.com/news/local/crash-backs-up-traffic-on-highway-501-drivers-asked-to-avoid-area