Few details released regarding head-on collision on Hwy 17 in Franklin County

Few details have been released regarding a head-on collision that occurred Saturday evening on Highway 17 in Franklin County.

It happened around 8 p.m. on Highway 17 northbound near MC Marine.

WNEG’s sister station WLHR has confirmed that the driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene.

Stephens County Commissioner Dennis Bell confirmed to WLHR News and on his Facebook page that the driver of the second vehicle was his son, Hunter Bell.

Hunter Bell was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital. At this time, his condition is not known.

No word yet on how the accident happened.

WNEG News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available.