A grandfather and his grandson have both been killed in an accident which occurred on Sunday afternoon in the 1200 block of North Main Street and which is currently being investigated by Sumter County deputies
Sumter Coroner Havrin Bullock has confirmed that two people died and six were injured in the crash when a 1997 Lincoln Town car crossed the white line and hit a 2003 Ford Expedition.
Both occupants in the Lincoln died at the scene, even though they were wearing seatbelts, and they were 65-year-old Ronald W. Holmes and his 7-year-old grandson, as yet unnamed.
All six passengers in the Ford Expedition were also wearing seatbelts and all were injured. Some were taken to Tuorney Regional Medical Center and others who were more seriously injured were airlifted.
On Monday afternoon, Bullock announced that the blood-alcohol level of Ronald Holmes was nearly three times the legal limit to drive when the accident happened.
So far no charges have been filed but the South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
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