GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two people were killed when their SUV ran off a major interstate and crashed, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The accident occurred on a stretch of Interstate 85 in Greenville County.
The SUV was traveling southbound on I-85 when it veered off the road and overturned, coming to a stop in a ditch. The two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
It is unclear what caused the SUV to leave the roadway. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
The crash resulted in the closure of the right southbound lane of I-85 for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and investigate the cause of the accident.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is asking anyone with information about the crash to contact their office. The names of the victims have not been released, and it is unclear whether speed or alcohol were factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.