Man Crashed Car After Being Shot in Lexington, Deputies Say

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man crashed his car after being shot Sunday afternoon.

Lexington County Deputies say the incident happened in the 100 block of  Millers Branch Road near Chapin.

Witnesses told deputies that a man drove away from Millers Branch Road after he was shot in the upper body.

Deputies say the victim crashed his vehicle in the 800 block of Westwoods Drive. He was transported by EMS and is being treated at the hospital.

To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime or if you know the identity of the suspect, citizens are encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC(888-274-6372), text to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information or go to: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the “Submit a tip” tab.