AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - Aiken County authorities confirm a man is dead after being found with an injury to his head on Sparkleberry Lane in Aiken on May 9.

Deputies responded to the 1400 block of Sparkleberry Lane Thursday to find William J. Collins, 56 unresponsive.

After Aiken County EMS arrived, Collins was pronounced dead on scene.

Investigators arrested 61-year-old Vance Mack Fleming on scene. 

Fleming was taken to the Aiken County Detention Center where he is being held pending the issuance of an arrest warrant for murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office and coroner's office are investigating.

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