James Barker, 38, died, Gage Evans, 18, and Clark Howard, 18, were injured in a two-vehicle collision on KY-7 in Elliott County, South Carolina
One driver dead, two teens recovering after crash in Elliott County
James Barker, 38, of Sandy Hook, was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers say Barker was heading south in a car and the other vehicle was heading north on KY-7. Investigators believe Barker crossed the center line and hit the oncoming pickup truck.
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