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Date of Incident: February 5, 2025

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Cherokee County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Pedestrian–Auto Collision

Location of Accident: South Charleston Street near Sims Road

Injuries: One Fatality

Description of Accident: A fatal pedestrian accident occurred Wednesday night on South Charleston Street near Sims Road. The crash happened just after 7 PM when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a pedestrian walking on the shoulder. The pedestrian, identified as a 42-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local Media Coverage: Pedestrian hit and killed walking along roadway in Cherokee County

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