By Crash News Writer 
Greenville, SC (October 23, 2024) — A deadly head-on collision occurred in Greenville County on Monday, resulting in the death of one driver, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The accident happened around 1:20 p.m. on Locust Hill Road, near the intersection with Dean Williams Road, roughly two miles north of Travelers Rest.
Troopers reported that a 2014 Ford Escape was heading west on Locust Hill Road, while a 2011 Honda CRZ was traveling east. The two vehicles collided head-on near the intersection.
The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders transported both the driver and a passenger in the Ford Escape to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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