Clarence Henry Patterson dies in fatal Oconee County car crash
Fatal Oconee County car crash death of Clarence Henry Patterson
Law enforcement agencies are currently probing the details of a fatal accident that took place in Oconee County. Officials from the South Carolina Highway Patrol have stated that this tragic event resulted from a vehicle collision. The incident occurred on Saturday, specifically around 7 p.m., in the town of Seneca located on Hoyt Street.
Investigators report that a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, which was moving eastbound along Hoyt Street, lost control and went off the road. The driver, who was the sole occupant, drove over the side of the highway, landed in a ditch, and the vehicle turned several times. This led to the death of the sole passenger, who was taken to a hospital but did not recover.
The Oconee County Coroner’s Office has officially confirmed the identity of the deceased, who is a 67-year-old man named Clarence Henry Patterson. Both the county’s forensic team and the state troopers are committed to a comprehensive examination of the incident to determine its cause and contributing factors.
