Union County coroner identifies previously missing man killed in crash

UNION COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Union County Coroner’s Office said it was called to investigate a crash involving a man who was previously reported missing.

The coroner’s office reported the scene of the crash happened on Sims Drive in the City of Union. The victim was identified as Devon Lee Smith, 27, of Banny Street.

Smith was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle, the coroner said. An autopsy is scheduled at Newberry Pathology Group.

Officers with City of Union Police said they also responded to the scene along with Union County EMS and the Union City Fire Department.

Police said they advised the coroner Smith had been reported missing back on Thursday. The person who reported Smith missing last spoke to him on Wednesday in the Chambertown area, according to officers.

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