LCSD: Driver dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after I-20 crash

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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies say a driver has died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a crash on I-20 East.

Authorities say it happened near exit 55 early this morning.

According to investigators, witnesses told them the driver was involved in a single vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes, before the driver died from the gunshot wound.

South Carolina Highway Patrol says traffic is back open after being congested for a while.

This incident remains under investigation.