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Man dead after vehicle leaves interstate, hits tree

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LEE COUNTY, SC (WIS) -

A Florence man is dead after the vehicle he was driving left Interstate 20 and hit a tree Friday morning.

According to the highway patrol, the accident happened around 10:15 a.m. near mile marker 111.

Troopers said the 2003 Saab was traveling eastbound when it ran off the left side of the road and collided with a tree.

The 67-year-old man died at the scene. He was wearing a seatbelt.

The victim's identity has not been released.

The highway patrol and the Lee County Coroner continue to investigate.

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