Police cruiser lights at the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Charleston, SC

Date of Incident: February 2, 2024

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Lexington County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Hit-and-run

Location of Accident: I-20 near Mile Marker 62

Injuries: Fatal

Description of Accident: A 22-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run last Friday near mile marker 62 on Interstate 20 westbound in Columbia. The incident occurred around 12:30 AM on Friday. The South Carolina Highway Patrol seeks assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver involved. The victim succumbed to blunt force trauma, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol or the Lexington County Coroner’s Office.

Local Media Coverage: Fox 57 WACH

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