Two killed in early morning fatal collision on I-26 west in Richland County

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in an early morning fatal collision on I-26.

Troopers say it happened on I-26 west near exit 99 at 12:36 a.m.

According to investigators, the driver of a 2007 Chevy HHR vehicle went off the road and hit a guard rail.

Authorities say the driver and a witness walked across the road and were both fatally hit by a 2007 GMC Yukon.

Troopers didn’t say if the driver of the Yukon was injured or not.

Richland County Coroner’s Office is investigating.