Clarendon coroner identifies victim in fatal wreck near Summerton
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By ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell released the name of the individual who died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday, Dec. 19.
The wreck occurred at around 12:09 p.m. on Wash Davis Road when the driver of a 2020 Volkswagen traveling south and the driver of a 2000 Saturn traveling north collided at the intersection of Rowe Drive, according to Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover with South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Raymond Casanta, 86, of Manning, identified as the driver of the Volkswagen, was taken to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, according to Blackwell.
The second driver was also taken to an area hospital for their injuries.
Next of kin has been notified. No autopsy will be performed, according to Blackwell.