MYRTLE BEACH, SC – A pedestrian lost their life after getting run over by a 2025 Freightliner big rig while crossing the intersection of U.S. 501 and Legends Drive last Thursday, April 10.
Preliminary details show that the truck driver was traveling south when they hit the walker just before 6 a.m., according to My Horry News.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Horry County Coroner’s Office will release the pedestrian’s name pending notification of next of kin.
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