Date of Incident: April 29, 2024
South Carolina Reporting Authority: North Myrtle Beach Police Department
Type of Accident: Auto-Pedestrian Collision
Location of Accident: 8th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Injuries: One Injured
Description of Accident: While walking along 8th Avenue North around 7 PM on Thursday, a 27-year-old tourist was struck by a car and fell into a ditch in Myrtle Beach. Police found the victim and transported her to a local hospital, with city cameras capturing the entire incident. An arrest was made within hours of the hit-and-run.
Local Media Coverage: City cameras identify car, driver accused of hitting tourist in North Myrtle Beach (WMBF News)
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