MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A person was killed Saturday morning after losing control of their car and traveling down an embankment, authorities said.

The person’s identity was not immediately made public. South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Lena Butler said it happened just after 2:30 a.m. on state Highway 41 near Highway 908.

The driver of a 1997 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Highway 41 before losing control of the car and falling down an embankment.

Butler said the person was pronounced dead on scene. The state Highway Patrol is inestigating.

Count on News13 for updates.

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