dailyloe.com – A pedestrian was killed in an early Monday morning crash in Horry County, South Carolina. The incident occurred around 4:22 a.m. on on-ramp 5820. This ramp connects Highway 31 to Highway 707.
South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Joseph Rowell provided details. A 2018 Kia sedan was traveling north from Highway 707 to Highway 31. The vehicle struck a pedestrian who was walking in the roadway.
The driver of the Kia sustained no injuries from the collision. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pedestrian. The crash remains under investigation by local highway patrol.
Such incidents highlight ongoing road safety challenges. Pedestrian fatalities are a concern in many U.S. regions. Investigations aim to determine the precise circumstances of the crash.[]
Source: WMBF
