Kershaw County, South Carolina – A fatal hit-and-run on Wildwood Lane is prompting an active search for a pickup truck and driver, after a moped rider was killed in an overnight crash.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the collision occurred Thursday, April 9, at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Wildwood Lane near Palm Road in Kershaw County. Investigators say an unknown vehicle traveling south struck a moped, causing fatal injuries to the rider before leaving the scene.
Authorities believe the vehicle involved is a 2015–2019 Chevrolet 2500 or 3500 pickup truck. The color and trim package remain unknown, but officials say the truck will likely have visible damage to the front and/or passenger side.
The driver is alleged to have fled immediately after the crash, and no identifying information has been released at this time. The identity of the victim has not yet been publicly confirmed.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 803-896-9621 or 1-800-768-1501.
The incident may impact early-morning commuters and students traveling through the Wildwood Lane corridor as the investigation continues.
Authorities emphasize that even small details could help identify the vehicle and driver involved.
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