Woman dies when struck by private ambulance while crossing Highway 17 in McClellanville, South Carolina
One dead after ambulance hits pedestrian on Highway 17
Officials confirm that deputies responded around 1 p.m. to Irving Manigault Road and Hwy. 17. This is near St. James AME Church.
Officials say a private ambulance truck hit the the woman as she was crossing Hwy 17. She died at the scene, but no word on the person’s identity.
As of 3:00 p.m., the scene is still active. Highway 17 is reduced to 2 lanes.
No others were injured. The person in the ambulance was taken to his destination.
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