Date of Incident: February 28, 2025
South Carolina Reporting Authority: Sumter County Coroner’s Office
Type of Accident: Pedestrian Collision
Location of Accident: U.S. 15
Injuries: One Fatality
Description of Accident: A Florence woman tragically lost her life following a hit-and-run incident on U.S. 15. The crash occurred around 10 p.m. on Friday night when the woman attempted to cross the highway on foot and was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. Emergency responders transported her to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Local Media Coverage: Sumter coroner releases identity of victim in fatal hit and run on U.S. 15
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