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Accident on I-77 kills one person

The accident happened Monday afternoon about five miles south of Blythewood.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — One person is dead after a two car accident Monday afternoon on I-77.

According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt, the accident happened a little before 4:30 p.m. on I-77 near mm 24, about five miles south of the Blythewood exit. 

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A 2005 Toyota was traveling southbound on I-77 when it crossed the median and struck a 2020 Honda SUV that was traveling northbound on I-77, according to troopers. 

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The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other driver was uninjured. 

The accident remains under investigation. 

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