Beaufort County, SC – A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident overnight on US 21 near Bruce K. Smalls Drive, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol is urgently requesting assistance from the public in identifying the suspect vehicle.
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, the fatal collision occurred between 8 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday. Investigators allege a blue Ford vehicle struck the bicyclist in the roadway and left the scene, resulting in fatal injuries to the cyclist.
Authorities are searching for a blue 1996–2004 Ford F150, a 1997–1999 Ford F250, or a 1997–2002 Ford Expedition, which is believed to have damage to the passenger-side front headlight. The vehicle was last seen in the area of US 21 (Trask Parkway), near Bruce K. Smalls in Beaufort County.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of the vehicle to come forward. Tips can be reported anonymously to the South Carolina Highway Patrol at 843-953-6010, 1-800-768-1501, or by dialing *HP (*47) on a mobile device.
As of Sunday morning, authorities continue to investigate and are encouraging local residents and businesses with security cameras in the area to review any footage that may help identify the driver or vehicle involved.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says public cooperation is essential in solving this case and bringing closure to the victim’s family. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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