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One dead in single car accident in Calhoun County

The accident happened about 15 miles east of St. Matthews.
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CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. — The driver of a 1999 Lincoln Continental is dead after a car accident in Calhoun county. 

According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Lnc Cpl. Tyler Tidwell, the accident happened at 4:20 p.m. on Old River Road, about 15 miles east of St. Matthews.  

The car was traveling north on Old River Road when it crossed the center line, corrected, struck a tree and caught fire, according to troopers. 

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The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The accident remains under investigation by the SC Highway Patrol. 

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