Pedestrian dies after being hit by tractor-trailer in Horry County

Date of Incident: July 28, 2025

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Oconee County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Single-vehicle crash

Location of Accident: Cheohee Valley Road near Whitmire Church Road, Tamassee, S.C.

Injuries: One fatality

Description of Accident:  A single-vehicle crash in Oconee County resulted in the death of a 92-year-old female passenger on Monday night. A Chevrolet minivan was traveling along Cheohee Valley Road around 8:30 p.m. when it veered off the right side of the road near Whitmire Church Road and struck a tree. The passenger was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

Local Media Coverage:  92-year-old passenger identified in Oconee County crash

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