Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says he is investigating the death of a Hickory Grove man after the SUV he was driving struck a tree Friday afternoon in Gaffney. Fowler identified the deceased as 53 year old , James Vanness Muller, II.
“A witness reported having seen Muller outside of his 2019 Ford Escape that was parked on the side 390 Asbury Road about 5:45 p.m. Friday. Muller reportedly got in his truck and drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree head-on."
He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle. An autopsy will be performed to assist in determining if Muller suffered a medical issue prior to the collision since damage to the was minimal Fowler said.
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