SOUTH CAROLINA — A fatal crash in Jasper County, South Carolina, has led to the closure of a section of Deerfield Road, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities reported that Deerfield Road is closed past Old Charleston Road as crews respond to the crash. Officials have not yet released details about the circumstances of the collision or the identity of the person who died.
The sheriff’s office is asking drivers to avoid the area while emergency crews work at the scene. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes until the roadway can be reopened.
Officials have not said how long the road closure will remain in place.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
