Police crime scene tap that says do not cross

Date of Incident: August 24, 2024

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Dorchester County Coroner’s Office

Type of Accident: Pedestrian Collision

Location of Accident: U.S. Highway 701 near Bucksport

Injuries: One Fatality

Description of Accident: A tragic accident occurred on U.S. Highway 701 near Sing Avenue, resulting in the death of a 77-year-old woman. The incident happened as the woman attempted to cross the highway, traveling west when she was struck by a Kia sedan heading northbound on the road. The impact proved fatal, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local Media Coverage: SCHP: Pedestrian killed crossing highway near Bucksport

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