LAURENS, SC : School district releases statement after 3 teens killed in crash on February, Sunday 4th 2018

The Laurens County Coroner said four people died after a collision in Laurens County on Sunday morning.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the accident occurred on US 221 at New Prospect Road at 11:30 A.M.

According to troopers, three vehicles were involved in the collision. Troopers said a 2003 Toyota Tacoma crossed the center line and struck a 2012 Nissan Altima, which then struck a 2010 Dodge Charger.

The coroner said all three occupants of the Toyota died on scene. According to the coroner, the occupants of the vehicle were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

The coroner identified the victims as 18-year-old Hunter Carter, 16-year-old Kirslyn Richardson, and 15-year-old Charner Inabinet.

"When it was confirmed that all three passed, Union County turned into a twilight zone," said Annabelle Snowden, a close friend of the victims,"Everything was silent. Nobody said anything. You could physically see the hurt in people’s eyes."

The coroner said the driver of the Nissan also died on scene. The victim was identified as 54-year-old Bruce Blair.

According to the coroner, all four victims died of blunt force trauma.

Troopers said the driver of the Dodge Charger was injured and was taken to the hospital.

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School district releases statement after 3 teens killed in crash