Elloree man, 63, dies in wreck in Sumter County

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An Elloree man, 63, was pronounced dead at Palmetto Health Tuomey from injuries sustained during a single-vehicle wreck on Interstate 95 on Friday.

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker identified the deceased as Michael Varnes. Next of kin have been identified and an autopsy will be scheduled for a later date in Newberry.

Information about the incident, which is being investigated by South Carolina Highway Patrol, is not available at this time.