BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A driver died while attempting to flee law enforcement early Saturday morning.

Master Trooper Brandon Bolt with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Clements Ferry Road near Cainhoy Village Road.

The driver was attempted to evade authorities when they ran off the road and hit a utility pole and then a tree.

Details about what led up to the chase and crash have not been provided.

The driver has not been publicly identified as of Saturday afternoon.

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