Pedestrian dies after hit and run in Lancaster County, troopers say
Police in South Carolina are investigating a hit and run after a vehicle struck a pedestrian who died in Lancaster County, officials said.
The collision happened before 9 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 521 south of Lancaster, according to a statement from Cpl. Nick Pye of the S.C. Highway Patrol.
Lancaster County deputies responded, then troopers took over the investigation, sheriff’s office spokesman Doug Barfield said.
The name of the person killed has not yet been released by the Lancaster County Coroner.
No other information has yet been released. It remains unclear what type of vehicle was involved.
Andrew Dys
The Herald