Orangeburg, SC – Authorities are asking for the public’s help following a deadly hit-and-run that occurred early Sunday morning in Orangeburg County.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck a pedestrian along SC-29 (Belleville Road) just north of the town of Orangeburg between midnight and 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 15. The driver allegedly fled the scene, leaving the pedestrian fatally injured.
Troopers say the suspect vehicle may have sustained undercarriage and lower front-end damage. It was last seen heading north on Belleville Road. Investigators believe the vehicle involved could be a Toyota or a Lexus, although the exact make and model remain unknown.
Authorities have released an overhead image of the crash location and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the South Carolina Highway Patrol at 843-953-6010 or dialing *HP from a mobile phone.
The investigation is ongoing as officials continue to seek witnesses or leads that may identify the vehicle or driver involved.
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