By Crash News Writer 
Horry County, SC (August 10, 2025) — One person was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Horry County.
According to reports, the accident happened around 5 a.m. on August 9 along U.S. Highway 701 near Flossie Road. Investigators say a 2002 Nissan Altima traveling south left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the investigation to determine what factors led to the wreck. No additional information, including the identity of the victim, has been released.
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The information in this report is based on initial statements from local authorities and may be updated as the investigation continues.
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