HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (WCBD) — Deputies are investigating after a child was killed in a car crash early Thursday morning in Hollywood.
The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy 162 and Hwy 164.
According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, a Honda sedan crossed over the center line and collided head-on with a Chevrolet sedan carrying five people — four of them children.
The driver of the Chevrolet, 18, and two children were injured. One child suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The youngest child died at the hospital.
The driver of the Honda, a 46-year-old North Charleston man, was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies said he is expected to be charged with felony driving under the influence.
The investigation is ongoing.