Camden, SC : Senator Sheheen's father killed in a car wreck in Kershaw County on Monday, June 6, 2016

Fred Sheheen, former executive director for SC's Commission on Higher Education, and father to Kershaw County Senator Vincent Sheheen, died in a car wreck Monday, according to Kershaw County Coroner's Office.

Kershaw County Deputy Coroner Phil McLeod confirmed to WIS that 79-year-old Fred Sheheen, of Camden, died Monday in the accident.McLeod says Sheheen was wearing his seat belt, but died from blunt force trauma after a two-vehicle collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the wreck near the intersection of John G. Richards Road and Sailing Club Road in Camden was reported at approximately 2:25 p.m. Monday. Trooper David Jones said Sheheen attempted to turn left onto Sailing Club Road when his vehicle was hit by a driver in a 2000 Lexus SUV. The Lexus driver was transported to the hospital with injuries, as well as Sheheen's 15-year-old grandson Anthony. Anthony suffered injuries, but is expected to recover well.

Sheheen was a well-respected South Carolinian and member of the Midlands, having served as commissioner and executive director of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for a decade. In addition, Sheheen taught an honors course on South Carolina State Government for the University of South Carolina, worked previously as a journalist, and served as press secretary for former South Carolina Governor and Senator Donald Russell.

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Senator Sheheen's father killed in wreck