Two teens dead after pursuit on Augusta Rd. in Edgefield Co., identities released
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Two people are dead after a pursuit turned deadly on Augusta Road in Edgefield County.
According to the Edgefield County EMA, the pursuit happened along Augusta Road near the National Wild Turkey Federation Monday.
Authorities say a logging truck was involved in the accident.
South Carolina Highway Patrol confirms the driver was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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SCHP also confirms that the driver and passenger of the 2007 Honda Civic were both killed as a result of the accident.
The two deceased teens have been identified as 18-year-old Joshua Brooks from Beech Island and 19-year-old Ashlee Price from Aiken.
They were reportedly fleeing law enforcement when they collided head-on with the logging truck.
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