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Woman stranded on side of road dies in wreck

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WINNSBORO, SC (WIS) - A woman who had pulled to the side of the road after having mechanical problems with her vehicle died when her car was hit by another vehicle early Friday morning.

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the collision happened around 6:45 a.m. on Hwy. 321 near Cedar Creek Rd. 

Watts said Christina Davis, 58, of Winnsboro, pulled her vehicle most of the way out of the highway after having some mechanical issues, but died when another vehicle struck her car pushing it into her. Davis died at the scene from multiple trauma, the coroner said.

The Highway Patrol said a total of 4 vehicles were involved in the accident which blocked Blythewood Rd. for several hours Friday morning.

The Highway Patrol's MAIT team continues to investigate the collision.

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