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Date of Incident: March 27, 2026

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Charleston County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Pedestrian Collision

Location of Accident: Intersection of King and Broad Street

Injuries: One fatality

Description of Accident: A 78-year-old woman was killed Friday after being struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of King Street and Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The woman was hit while in a designated crosswalk area and suffered serious injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but later succumbed to her injuries.

Local Media Coverage: Pedestrian killed in Charleston collision

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