Troopers say the car left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned, and the injured passenger was flown to a Greenville hospital.
Sunset, SC - October 31, 2026
One person died and another was critically injured in a crash involving a car on Hwy 11 near Roy F. Jones Highway in Sunset, Pickens County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash was first reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (first reported)
- Location: Hwy 11 near Roy F. Jones Highway, Sunset, Pickens County, South Carolina
- Type of crash: Car left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned
- Vehicles involved: One car
- Injuries / fatalities: One person killed; one passenger in critical condition
- Responding agencies: South Carolina Highway Patrol; coroner's office
- Reported by: WYFF
Crash Overview
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that a car was traveling south on Hwy 11 when it drifted off the left side of the road. The vehicle hit an embankment and overturned, according to troopers.
One person died in the crash. The coroner identified that person as 84-year-old Mylla Fish Markland, of Irmo. The passenger was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital, and officials said the passenger is in critical condition.
Reporting on the driver's identity is not consistent across the story. The headline names the driver, but the full story also says the driver's identity had not been released at that time, so the details should be confirmed through official sources.
People Involved
- Deceased: 84-year-old Mylla Fish Markland, of Irmo, identified by the coroner. The headline identifies her as the driver.
- Passenger: Identity and age were not reported. The passenger was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital and is reported to be in critical condition.