GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The body of a man recovered three days after his car crashed near the intersection of Rose Hill Road and Choppe Creek in Georgetown County has been identified.

Michael Edward Davis, 61, was reported missing by family members after the crash, which happened at about 7 a.m. Sunday, the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said. His body was found Wednesday in the creek near the crash site.

Deputies conducted an extensive search for the driver using marine, ground and drone resources in their search for Davis, the sheriff’s office said.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday.

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