Deadly Accident Scene closes SC 130

A deadly accident this morning on South Carolina 130 has temporarily closed part of the two-lane highway. State troopers report the accident near Keowee Lakeshore Drive occurred just before 6:30am and tied up traffic both ways for more than an hour. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis confirmed one person died in the accident. The highway remains closed to traffic as the investigation continues by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Motorists are urged to avoid South Carolina 130 near the Newry dike, Katelynn Lane and Keowee Lakeshore Drive.